Constipation in the elderly is caused by age, weakened digestive function, slowed intestinal motility, low activity, low water intake and low intake of dietary fiber such as fruits and vegetables. The presence of diabetes, Parkinson’s and other diseases that can trigger constipation in the elderly. The daily intake of dietary fiber needs to reach 20~30g, drink a glass of warm water or honey water in the morning on an empty stomach, eat more bananas, apples, sweet potatoes, vegetables rich in dietary fiber including lotus root, celery, cabbage, spinach, etc.; food should not be too fine, eat more whole grain foods. Develop the habit of regular bowel movements. When there is dry stool and difficulty in defecation, if you fail to defecate for 3 consecutive days, you can deal with laxative by using corky, if it is still ineffective, you can use soap and water or glycerin enema, and come to the hospital if necessary. The elderly should do more abdominal massage, massage in the abdomen in a clockwise direction. Eat less fried food and forbid spicy and irritating food. From the perspective of Chinese medicine theory, constipation in the elderly is caused by physical deficiency, due to deficiency of Qi and blood, you can take Zhong Yi Qi pills, and you can also take some regular health food for laxatives, i.e., it can nourish the vital energy and also repair the intestines to improve constipation from the root. For the treatment of constipation, you can choose western medicine including lactulose and polyethylene glycol 4000 dispersion, and Chinese medicine including Si Mo Tang Oral Liquid, Aloe Vera Capsules and Ma Zi Ren Wan, but Chinese medicine containing senna and rhubarb should not be taken for a long time, so as not to further damage the intestinal movement and cause the colon mucosa to turn black. If multiple adjustments still do not provide relief, you need to go to a doctor to find out the cause of the disease so as not to delay treatment.