How to arrange a comfortable sleeping space for the elderly
Color selection Older people basically don't like bright colors, but should prefer color screens, simple and calm color matching. This is closely related to the old people's own life experiences and experiences. If it is not the request of the elderly themselves, generally choose light green or beige. This neutral color with warm color is very satisfactory.
Old people with sound insulation and decoration usually take a shallow sleep and will be woken up if they make a slight noise. Therefore, the sound insulation of the bedroom must be done well. In addition to the door of the room, you can choose solid wood doors or special soundproof doors, and you can also add sound-absorbing cotton to the wall.
Door and window design The bedroom door of the elderly room must be wide enough to facilitate the passage of machinery such as wheelchairs. There can't be a threshold at the entrance, and the old people's legs and feet are inconvenient and easy to trip; Old people's bedrooms must be ventilated with windows. With the increase of age, the physical function weakens and the old people's breathing becomes heavy. If there is a little lack of oxygen, they will gasp, so the window is very important. Curtains should be made of heavy knitted cotton to help the elderly sleep.
Floor, wall and floor are the overall style of the elderly bedroom, which is suitable for using light-colored wallpaper and tiles. Needless to say, choose non-slip tiles. In addition to decoration, the wall should also have handrails to help the elderly walk. Never be careless, the house where a person lives is the most prone to accidents. When the handrail is designed, the center of gravity is lowered, which is convenient for the elderly to get up and down.
Decorative lighting in the bedroom of the elderly because with the increase of age, the eyesight of the elderly is declining. If the bedroom is not well lit, it is likely to lead to danger. Therefore, in some main places where the elderly live, it is necessary to ensure that the lighting is bright enough. It is recommended to use inductive lighting for home decoration. Its greatest advantage is that as long as someone walks by, the lights will naturally light up. This is a very good lighting device for the elderly with poor eyesight. Even if they get up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet, they no longer need to look for a switch in the dark. After use, they don't have to waste electricity because they forgot to turn off the lights. This is really a necessary lighting facility in the size of the room space for the elderly.
In addition, when designing a bedroom for the elderly, don't forget to reserve a nightlight for them, and don't forget to put a bedside lamp at the bedside. After all, when the elderly are older, their sleep time at night will be greatly shortened, so there may be a lot of insomnia time. In addition to sometimes getting up and leaving in the middle of the night, I may also look for something at night, so it is more convenient to have a light.
Furniture arrangement Old people like nostalgia, so rattan rocking chairs, rattan sofas and rattan desks will be welcomed by them. In addition, the elderly also like to collect old things, so they are equipped with storage cabinets to meet the demand. Storage cabinets should be wall-hung, multi-shelf, open and hidden, suitable for the elderly.
The choice of curtains for the elderly should be considered from three aspects. One is the fabric of the curtain, the other is the color and pattern of the curtain, and the third is the style of the curtain.
Generally speaking, double curtains are more suitable for the elderly. During the day, you can draw a thin gauze curtain and adjust the indoor brightness appropriately to protect the eyes of the elderly from strong light. The other layer is a thick cotton curtain, which is breathable and can ensure a certain degree of warmth, especially at night, which can prevent the elderly from catching cold. At the same time, heavy curtains can create a quiet environment, which is conducive to sleep.
Because old people's eyes are not as sharp as young people's and they are afraid of stimulation, the color of curtains should not be too dark or too bright. For example, black is too dark, which makes the room look dark and affects the mood of the elderly; The white and red ones are too bright and easy to shake to the eyes. Dark blue curtains are generally better.
The design of curtains is mainly simple and clear. Jiang Dezhen said that the pattern should be striped, simple and generous, and the depth should be matched. Don't choose those fancy curtains that are too big or with complicated patterns, which will easily lead to dizziness for the elderly.
The choice of bedding depends on the preferences of the elderly, some like to sleep in hard beds and some like to sleep in soft beds. No matter what kind of bed, the width should be enough to prevent the old man from turning over and falling from the bottom of the bed. There should be no corners, the center of gravity of the bed should not be too high, and it should meet the physical requirements of the elderly. Add a soft carpet around the bed so that the old man can fall under it.
Interior decoration The elderly like flowers and plants, so they should have some plants. There should be no scattered furnishings on the floor of the room, lest the old man accidentally trip; Space is also not suitable for hanging things, and the risk factor increases. In short, the decoration of the elderly bedroom should not be piecemeal, and the overall simplicity, roundness and comfort are the most important.
Plant (1) ginseng
Ginseng can be planted for the elderly who are weak due to qi deficiency and suffer from chronic diseases. Ginseng can enjoy three seasons a year. In spring, the tender buds of ginseng bend downward, especially the beautifully shaped trunk is pulled out of the soil; In summer, umbrellas are full of attractive white and green flowers; In autumn, red fruits are lined with green leaves, which is especially pleasing to the eye and pure in heart. The roots, leaves, flowers and seeds of ginseng can be used as medicine, which has magical effects on strengthening the body and regulating the function.
(2) Five-color pepper
Old people suffering from rheumatism and deficiency of spleen and stomach can grow some five-color peppers. Five-color peppers are brightly colored, and their roots, fruits and stems have medicinal value.
(3) Lily
Old people with tuberculosis can grow lilies. Lily's shape and posture are very elegant. Bulbs and flowers can be used as medicine to relieve cough, calm down convulsions and moisten the lungs.
(4) honeysuckle
Old people with high blood pressure and dysuria can plant honeysuckle. Filling the pillow with flowers and soaking it with flowers has good effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, lowering blood pressure, clearing brain, calming liver and improving eyesight.
(5) Impatiens balsamina
Impatiens are elegant and beautiful. Seed soup can be used externally to treat numbness and pain, and the whole plant can be taken orally and mashed externally to treat snake venom. External application of flowers can cure goose's feet madness and remove body odor, which is also very beneficial to the elderly.
(6) cactus
Various forms of cactus, bitter in medicine, can relax muscles and promote blood circulation, nourish and strengthen the stomach, and have certain pharmacological effects on arteriosclerosis, diabetes and cancer. Therefore, it is very suitable for the elderly to plant.
From the perspective of geomantic omen, the location suitable for the elderly bedroom is the combined star position at home. Living in this posture can prolong the life span of the elderly. If the combined stars cannot be used as bedrooms, the bedrooms of the elderly can be set in the southeast or south, and the bedrooms in the southeast can accept the auspicious atmosphere in the morning.
The bedroom in the south is full of light, which makes the spirit of the elderly bright and clear, which is very beneficial to the physical and mental health of the elderly. From the perspective of geomantic omen, it is not only beneficial for the elderly to live, but also helpful for improving the overall fortune of the family.
Feng Shui taboo (1) The bedroom of the elderly should not be spacious and luxurious.
Many people think that making the bedroom spacious and bright is a sign of filial piety. Actually, you know what? The wider the room, the less popular it is, so it will be inhaled, which is not good for the health, while the elderly are weak. If the house is too spacious, it doesn't need much energy, so there will be a feeling of loneliness. Therefore, it is suggested to choose a smaller second bedroom as a comfortable bed for sleeping, which is more conducive to the health of the elderly at home.
(2) The bedroom for the elderly should be protected from wind and light.
Generally speaking, the bedroom of the elderly should be located in the south. This position is easy to be exposed to sunlight, which has a good effect on the health of the elderly, even better than many drugs. In addition, the elderly spend the most time at home, so they should pay special attention to cold prevention, heatstroke prevention and ventilation, and will not suffer from heatstroke or cold due to poor air circulation.
(3) The bedroom for the elderly should not be brightly colored.
For the elderly, everyone expects to live a quiet life. Therefore, when decorating the bedroom, we should give priority to elegant colors. If you choose too bright or pale colors, it will stimulate the nerves of the elderly, making them unable to enjoy peace in their own rooms and damaging their health. In addition, too cold color is not suitable, otherwise it will deepen your loneliness.