What are some daily care tips for the elderly?

In fact, the most practical tips for daily care of the elderly revolve around "complying with the rhythm of body degeneration and not forcibly changing the habits of the elderly." There are no complicated operations, and they are all details that can be implemented in daily life. It is much more cost-effective than buying expensive nursing equipment and health care products.

Take the fall problem that everyone is most worried about. Aunt Zhang, who worked with the community nursing station, slipped and fell on her femoral neck two years ago. She had to lie down for more than three months before she dared to get off the ground. Later, her daughter bought a lot of anti-slip products. In the end, she felt that the two most inconspicuous details were the most important. It works: One is to replace the slippers in the shower area with small suction cups on the soles. After being soaked with water, they can't be pulled on the tiles. The other is to nail a small foldable seat next to the shower. You can sit on it while washing your hair and taking a shower. You don't have to stand up and fall dizzy. Oh, by the way, before taking a bath, it is best to adjust the water temperature to about 37 degrees before letting the elderly in, otherwise the blood vessels will suddenly expand and cause dizziness when exposed to heat. Many people tend to ignore this.

There is also something to be careful about when it comes to wearing clothes. Don’t always think about buying expensive and thick ones. My grandmother used to suffer from frozen shoulder and it was difficult to lift her arms. She never wore the cashmere pullover sweater her children bought for her before. Later, she changed it to a cardigan with big buttons. It can be pinched even if the fingertips are not flexible. It can be put on and taken off in two minutes, and she is willing to wear it every day. If the elderly have edema, it is best to buy one size larger size with hook-and-loop fasteners. Do not buy shoes with laces. It is difficult to bend over and it is easy to step on the shoelaces and fall.

People pay more attention to eating. In the past, many people said that the elderly should take more high-protein supplements to be strong, but in fact, nutritionists have also mentioned that if the elderly's kidney function has deteriorated, they should control the intake of plant proteins. Uncle Li, who was previously contacted, said that his children were given fresh soy milk every day to supplement nutrition. After drinking for more than half a year, the creatinine and uric acid in the physical examination exceeded the standard. Later, he adjusted it to a small cup of warm milk every day, combined with steamed cereals and boiled lean meat, and the indicators gradually stabilized. If there is an elderly person who is bedridden at home and needs to be fed, remember to shake the upper body to at least 30 degrees when feeding. Touch the elderly person's lips lightly with the first spoonful, and wait until he opens his mouth actively before feeding. Don't force the food in, and don't lay it down immediately after feeding. Sitting for 20 minutes before lying down can reduce the risk of coughing and reflux in most cases. Many elderly people get pneumonia for no apparent reason, and it is actually caused by coughing.

The tips for taking medicine are also very simple. Don’t buy a large medicine box with a week’s supply. If you miss out on one day and you can’t figure out if you take too much, buy a small medicine box packed by day. The night before, divide the medicine for the next day and put it next to the table where the elderly eat. You can take it easily after eating. It is more effective than posting ten reminder notes. My grandmother used to forget to take antihypertensive medicine. After using this method, she never missed it. In the end, the most easily overlooked are the small emotional details. Don’t always regard the elderly as a "burden that needs to be taken care of." The elderly can help with small things such as watering flowers at home and picking up express packages. There used to be an old man in the community who was not allowed to do any work after he retired. He was bored sitting at home every day. Later, his children made him responsible for watering several pots of pothos at home every day and going downstairs to pick up packages. The whole person's spirits improved a lot. To put it bluntly, the elderly also need a sense of presence, and they did everything for him.