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What are the worst health challenges for seniors?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Several: It all depends on the health problems the seniors have. They may have problems with.Cognition, visual and hearing problems, incordination, decreasing motor skills, loss of independence, depression - these are some of the things they face in late life.

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Mohsin Jaffer answered

Specializes in General Practice

Challenges: Weakening of the heart and/or brain. Most people today will die from some complication of the heart or brain. Healthy diet and exercise are key!

Answered 4/24/2015

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