The treatment of constipation in the elderly is more difficult, there are usually the following recommendations: 1, develop good defecation habits: because some elderly people have not developed good defecation habits, there will be defecation difficulties, usually older, habits are difficult to change, but it is still recommended that the elderly should adhere to the daily early morning regular defecation; 2, intake of adequate fiber: although the elderly are more loose teeth, it is recommended to increase the intake of fiber, eat more Green leafy vegetables, can be made into vegetable porridge or wontons, dumplings; 3, intake of probiotics: the elderly should eat more probiotics, can drink more yogurt, help digestion, relieve constipation; 4, drink more water: the elderly are advised to develop the habit of drinking water, avoid drinking drinks, help relieve constipation.