Why Clean Air for the Elderly is So Important
Air Pollution is a problem for everyone, and the elderly are even more susceptible to health problems because of it. Aging can slow down the functioning of every body part, and the lungs of seniors have a more difficult time filtering the air and disposing of pollutants. The elderly are also faced with weakened immune systems and are not able to fight unhealthy atmospheric air, or fight germs and bacteria that can come with it. Stacking on allergies, asthma and…