Geriatric anemia is a systemic hypoxic disease caused by a decrease in red blood cells or an abnormal decrease in a protein within the red blood cells, and is a common disease in the elderly population. The most common symptoms of anemia in the elderly are: pallor, dizziness, poor appetite, panic, weakness, shortness of breath, and even swelling, followed by numbness in hands and feet, loss of taste, apathy, depression, and unresponsiveness. If you have such discomfort, you are reminded to visit the hematology department and pay attention to blood tests, etc., to clarify the presence of anemia and its causes. Most anemias can be cured and are not very costly. Early detection and timely treatment of anemia will not only restore the physical ability of the elderly, but also help control and treat other chronic diseases, greatly improving the quality of life and mental outlook of the elderly.