{"id":337,"date":"2016-05-06T21:01:03","date_gmt":"2016-05-06T21:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carebuildersathomemn.com\/?p=337"},"modified":"2016-05-06T21:01:03","modified_gmt":"2016-05-06T21:01:03","slug":"the-symptoms-and-causes-of-anemia-in-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/minnesota\/blog\/the-symptoms-and-causes-of-anemia-in-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"The Symptoms and Causes of Anemia in Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"HomeAnemia is a condition that causes the body\u2019s red blood cell count to fall below acceptable limits. In plain English, that means there aren\u2019t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body\u2019s tissues. Anemia is not a disease itself, but it can be an indication of a more serious issue.
\nMany people don\u2019t know that anemia impacts 15% of those who are 65 or older, making it the most common blood disorder for adults in that age group. As such, it\u2019s important to be aware of its symptoms, causes, and ways to treat it. If your loved one has anemia, this will impact the home care they receive.
\nSymptoms in seniors can be different than symptoms younger people with anemia will experience. It\u2019s important to make sure you and your parent\u2019s home care provider are aware of the differences so they can recognize them in your parent if they exist. In the following list of symptoms, the first four symptoms are typical symptoms of anemia. The last four symptoms are typical for people over 65.<\/p>\n