Recovering from a cold or cough is very inconvenient for some people, because of the related health problems
So when older, the main priority in life is avoiding falling ill, especially catching a cold.
The best way to avoid catching an infectious illness is staying at home.
If forced to go outside, it is advisable to avoid crowded places to the extent possible.
Crowded places with people having a cold or cough, should be avoided, and the time spent in these places should be reduced to the extent possible.