In the cold season, many diseases in the elderly are likely to appear and recur, so the elderly should pay attention to prevent possible health incidents.
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To help the elderly get through the cold season safely, we need to pay attention to the following measures:
- Diet to protect the health of the elderly
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The elderly need a reasonable diet, with enough energy to have good resistance in the cold season. Therefore, the diet must balance four groups of substances: starch, protein, fat and green vegetables.
Note that in the cold season, meals should be divided into many small meals to avoid indigestion, difficulty swallowing and help absorb nutrients better. You should eat freshly cooked foods.
In the morning and at noon, you should eat foods rich in energy and calories, and in the evening, you should only eat lightly and avoid drinking a lot of water, causing frequent urination.
Do not drink alcohol to warm up because it can cause varicose veins. You should drink enough water, maintain drinking 1.5 – 2 liters of water per day to help the digestion and metabolism process go more smoothly, thereby eliminating waste from the body, avoiding harm to health. In addition to boiled water that has been cooled, the elderly can use lotus seed tea to help the spirit be comfortable, relax and sleep better. In addition, if you like, the elderly can drink green tea, a drink that is extremely effective in preventing cardiovascular disease.
It is necessary to increase the intake of green vegetables and fruits to minimize constipation, and at the same time eliminate excess fat from the body, so the elderly are less likely to get atherosclerosis. Meanwhile, fruits also provide vitamins and some essential minerals, helping to strengthen the body’s resistance.
You should increase your intake of foods made from soybeans or peanuts because they not only provide protein for the body but also help prevent diseases related to the heart or cancer extremely well.
4 notes on taking care of the health of the elderly in the cold season – Photo 1.
It is necessary to increase the intake of green vegetables and fruits to minimize constipation
- It is necessary to comply with taking medication and have regular check-ups
To avoid unfortunate situations, regular general health check-ups for the elderly are very important. Regular health check-ups not only monitor the health status of the body, but also detect abnormalities in the body early for timely treatment.
Cold weather is an obstacle that makes the elderly limit going out of the house. However, the elderly with chronic diseases should try to have regular check-ups and maintain regular medication to avoid the disease from getting worse.
- Flu and pneumococcal vaccination
Elderly people, especially those over 65 years old, people with underlying medical conditions such as chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes should get flu and pneumococcal vaccination every year to reduce the risk of disease caused by this strain.
Before vaccination, no testing is required, but if you are taking medication or undergoing medical treatment, you need to inform your doctor during the screening examination to receive the most appropriate vaccination instructions.
After vaccination, you need to be monitored for at least 30 minutes at the vaccination center and the next 48-72 hours at home. Reactions are usually mild and can go away on their own after 1-2 days, without treatment.
- Pay attention to daily activities
Keeping the body warm is extremely important in winter for the elderly. You should wear enough warm clothes, especially the neck, hands, and feet. Use warm blankets when sleeping and avoid exposing your body directly to cold air.
4 notes on health care for the elderly in the cold season – Photo 2.
Elderly people need to maintain physical exercise to maintain health, increase body flexibility and agility.
Exercise is one of the safest and most effective ways to improve health. Due to physical decline due to aging and age-related diseases, the elderly can benefit more from exercise than younger people.
Therefore, the elderly need to maintain physical exercise to maintain health, increase body flexibility and agility, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and musculoskeletal problems, etc.
Regular exercise also helps reduce stress, anxiety and improve sleep quality. More importantly, exercise helps the elderly maintain independence in daily activities and prolong life.
However, for the elderly, exercise that is not suitable for their age and physical condition will also be harmful to their health, causing the risk of injury and stroke. Therefore, the elderly should consult a doctor for advice on the appropriate exercise intensity for their health to achieve the best results, especially for those with chronic diseases.