Alongside aging comes the rising need for stronger and more proactive healthcare protection. Aging presents a number of risks to various diseases like pneumonia, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis. Given that the COVID-19 pandemic further increases risks as it slows down one's immune system, advocating and supporting geriatric health is increasingly critical. According to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 5.4 percent or 5.86 million Filipinos aged 65 and over comprised the household population nationwide in 2020, an increase from 4.

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