There is no one-trick solution for constipation in the elderly, but it can be improved by drinking more water, changing the diet structure, abdominal massage, and applying medication. 1. Drink more water: Elderly patients with constipation can try to drink more water, a glass of diluted salt water or honey water every morning on an empty stomach is conducive to relieve constipation. 2. Change dietary structure: Eat more vegetables and fruits, such as celery, sweet potatoes, bananas, apples and so on. Avoid eating cold, stimulating or indigestible food. 3. Abdominal massage: Appropriate massage of the abdomen, such as around the navel, can help promote the contraction of gastrointestinal smooth muscle, so that peristalsis in the abdomen to strengthen. 5. Application of drugs: for stubborn constipation, the need to use drugs for treatment. Oral laxative drugs such as lactulose, etc., can also be given through the anus laxative drugs such as Keseru, etc., mainly suitable for acute constipation. If the constipation is caused by pathological diseases, the primary disease should also be actively treated. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a professional physician, and should not be used arbitrarily on their own.