Constipated elderly people can eat leafy greens, which have a high fiber content, such as spinach and celery. In addition the elderly should also eat coarse grains, such as corn, but should eat a corn, not sweet corn, sweet corn in the fiber content is less. Some elderly people have bad teeth, they can eat yams, which have a high fiber content and help relieve constipation. In addition to eating more vegetables and fruits, the elderly can also take probiotics to help with bowel movements. Usually drink more water and develop good bowel habits, such as getting up early every day to have a bowel movement because there is more intestinal fluid in the morning, which is conducive to defecation.