How the elderly cope with hot weather
Researchers warn people, especially frail elderly people over 65 years old, to pay special attention in high temperatures exceeding 33°C. This is because when the temperature exceeds 33°C, some elderly people are prone to stroke, cerebral hemorrhage and heart disease, and even death due to malfunction of the human circulatory system. On the one hand, heavy sweating and increased air pressure can easily cause dehydration and reduce the body's immune function; on the other hand, heavy sweating can increase the blood concentration of the human body, causing blood vessels in some elderly people to become blocked. It can be seen that hot weather is a hurdle for the elderly. So, how can the elderly cross this hurdle? ?
(1) Keep your mood stable, optimistic, and regular in your daily life. Many cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are caused by depression. For the elderly, a good mood can alleviate diseases;?
(2) Provide indoor ventilation and cooling, do not use electric fans to blow directly on the body, and do not set the air conditioner temperature too low;?
< p>(3) Replenish water in time, drink more boiled water or green tea, and drink an appropriate amount of lightly salted boiled water and vegetable soup to maintain the balance of water and sodium metabolism in the body and keep the daily urine output at about 1500 ml;?(4) Insist on taking a nap. According to research, those who take a half-hour nap a day are 30% less likely to die from coronary heart disease than those who do not take a nap;?
(5) Provide some heatstroke prevention medicines at home, such as Dishui, Rendan, Qingliang oil, and Fengyoujing. , Huoxiang Zhengqi water, etc.;?
(6) The diet should be light, eat lean meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits and other nutrient-rich foods in moderation, and reduce the intake of high-fat foods;?
(7) When the daytime temperature exceeds 33℃, the elderly should not be exposed to the scorching sun. It is best not to go out between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. If you need to go out, you should have sun protection equipment, such as holding an umbrella and wearing sunglasses;?
(8) Once you find signs of a heart attack, you must go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.
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