It would most likely depend on what health issue the person has. for example if you have sugar diabetes you try to control your blood sugar through diet, medication, or insulin. So I would say a most common precaution for people with health issues would be staying away from whatever causes their health issue to react.
I believe the answer they are looking for is a 70year old would be covered by medicare as oppose to a 55year old with disablity would be covered by medicaid