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Your Cold & Flu Season Survival Guide

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With cooler weather comes higher rates of illnesses like cold and flu. Seniors are particularly susceptible to these illnesses and may even have a harder time fighting them off. The articles below feature tips on preparing yourself for this cold and flu season, knowing the signs and symptoms, and more! 

7 Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors

Adults aged 65 and over often make up the majority of flu-related hospitalizations. They can experience serious complications, including pneumonia and dehydration, as well as the aggravation of existing conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes and heart disease. 

Strengthen Your Immune System: The 4 Key Factors

Our immune system becomes less efficient in staving off infection as we age. However, there are ways to strengthen your immune system. These four key factors can help in bolstering our ability to fight off infection and illness. 

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Pneumonia and the Elderly: What You Need to Know

According to the Centers for Disease Control, pneumonia affects millions of people worldwide each year. Seniors aged 65 and older are more susceptible to pneumonia, and often are less able to fend it off due to weakening immune systems.  

Hydration in Cold Weather: 5 Warm Beverages Seniors Should Try

Researchers say that seniors especially should drink more water to compensate for changes in their bodies during cold weather. Fortunately, there are some warm beverages available that are both delicious and nutritious–making it easy for seniors to boost their hydration in cold weather months. 

Understanding the Flu and its Risk to Seniors 

The point of flu shots isn’t necessarily to keep people from catching the disease as much as it is to keep them from becoming seriously ill. Even though you might still get sick, it’s highly recommended that you get a flu shot to stop the spread of the disease and save lives, potentially your own.

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