April 6, 2020
senior pneumonia
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Pneumonia is a major cause of mortality among Toronto's seniors 65 and older. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more people die each year from pneumonia than from car accidents. There are several primary reasons why seniors are more susceptible to contracting pneumonia.
Pneumonia In Toronto’s Seniors and Elders: What To Know
Pneumonia is the 8th leading cause of death in Canada, mostly among at risk populations like infants, young children, immune compromised, and the elderly. There are strategies that can aid senior caregivers in reducing the risk of pneumonia in Toronto's seniors and elders.
Flu And Pneumonia Immunizations: Critical To Toronto Senior Health
With cold and flu season just around the corner, the topic of immunizations, or vaccinations, comes to mind. Seniors and the elderly often have a more difficult time during flu and cold season for various reasons; chronic conditions, compromised immune systems, and just aging immune systems all play a part in increasing a seniors risk of contracting colds, the flu, or pneumonia during the fall, winter, and even spring months.
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