Do not mix drugs and alcohol. Do not use someone else s prescribed medication. Do take medication exactly as prescribed. Visit your doctor at scheduled intervals as a preventive measure and for early detection of disease. Pay attention to what you eat.
Good nutrition plays an important role in preventing illness.
Older people develop poor eating habits due to lack of appetite, lack of taste, poor dental health, and problems involving shopping. After 40 Physical Well-Being brochure. Return to the top of the page. Hearing impairments may prevent receiving accurate information about your diagnosis and treatment. If you are having trouble hearing, see your doctor for treatment or referral to a hearing specialist.