Rheumatoid arthritis in the elderly is generally incurable, but through standardized and timely treatment, it can try to control the progress of the disease and alleviate the patient’s symptoms. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis has not yet been fully clarified, and it is currently believed that rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which mainly affects the peripheral joints of the patient and causes symptoms such as morning stiffness, joint swelling, and joint pain, etc. Rheumatoid arthritis has not yet been found to be effectively cured or eradicated, and the symptoms of the patient can be relieved and the progression of the disease can be controlled through medication and surgical treatments. The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is mainly based on medication such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like meloxicam and ibuprofen, and anti-rheumatic drugs such as methotrexate, adalimumab and golimumab, and surgical treatments such as arthroplasty and synovectomy should be carried out when necessary. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that patients with rheumatoid arthritis go to the rheumatology and immunology department of a regular hospital for a detailed consultation, and follow the instructions for standardized treatment.