Allergies and Asthma Are Commonly Diagnosed Between Age 55 and 75

Spring allergies aren’t just for children. They’ve arrived earlier this year due to the warm weather which means lots of sniffling and sneezing for the growing number of seniors developing allergies for the very first time in their lives.  Allergies and asthma are often thought of as health issues for children – but recently, both conditions are commonly diagnosed as new conditions at the senior ages of 55, 65 and 75!  In fact, it’s not uncommon for many elderly to be diagnosed with allergies and/or asthma for the very first time above 75 years of age. 

That’s why Senior Helpers of Harrisburg and York, one of the leading in-home providers of senior care in South Central PA, is raising awareness about these growing diagnoses of senior allergies and how to help seniors cope.

Symptoms of these two diseases can be very disruptive during the aging process for many of the 37 million seniors currently living in the U.S. Experts are predicting a longer, more intense than normal allergy season this Spring – so seniors need to be aware that just because they haven’t had these issues in the past, doesn’t mean they are in the clear just yet.  Our caregivers can take certain steps inside a senior’s home to help keep allergic reactions to a minimum, such as bathing them before bed to prevent outdoor pollen from getting on their sheets.
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