Pneumonia is a disease caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or foreign objects that enter the lungs. This disease will be very vulnerable to experienced by the elderly, due to viruses or bacteria that invade. Not only that, pneumonia in the elderly is also influenced by a decrease in body resistance and respiratory tract defense mechanisms. 
The main symptom of pneumonia in the elderly can be seen from the high fever experienced. Not just fever, here are a series of symptoms of pneumonia that occur in the elderly:
• Decreased appetite
• Cough with greenish yellow phlegm 
• Coughing will be accompanied by shortness of breath
When the pneumonia that occurs has entered an advanced stage, the symptoms will get worse. Symptoms can include excessive sleeping, changes in consciousness, slurred speech, restlessness, and body temperature below normal. When caring for elderly people with pneumonia, nurses must always understand the physical symptoms the sufferer is experiencing. 
Here are the steps for treating pneumonia in the elderly, namely: 
• Avoid trigger factors (cigarette smoke, air pollution)
• Avoid interaction with people with ISPA (it is better to wear a mask when traveling)
• Carry out Vaccinations 
• Pay attention to air circulation