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Is 96.8 a Normal Temperature for the Elderly?

As people age, their average body temperature can often decrease slightly, a physiological change that can sometimes cause alarm. For this reason, what was once considered a normal reading might differ for an older person. So, **is 96.8 a normal temperature for the elderly**, or does it signal a health concern?

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