As a person ages, the immune system weakens, organs begin to deteriorate and the body becomes susceptible to a variety of dis-eases. If the person you care for is experiencing any unusual symptoms, it is usually wise to encourage him or her to discuss thesesymptoms with a doctor. It may turn out to be nothing, but then again, they may be signaling the early stages of a disease that—iftreated early—can be cured.To ensure the best treatment, it is vital that you keep track of any symptoms your patient or loved one is experiencing—writedown their intensity, frequency, and duration, if necessary. You can then refer to this log when you meet with the doctor. Pleasenote this list is not comprehensive and includes only the most common illnesses and symptoms