On the other hand, the old people's hearing and vision decline, the reaction time is prolonged, and the balance ability is reduced, which will increase the risk of falling.
Adhere to regular physical exercise, enhance balance and gait stability, thus reducing the occurrence of falls.
Sports suitable for the elderly include Tai Ji Chuan and walking. Among them, Tai Ji Chuan is an excellent traditional fitness exercise in China. The study found that Tai Ji Chuan can reduce the chance of falling by half, which is one of the most effective exercises for the elderly to keep balance.
Choose suitable auxiliary tools and use crutches with appropriate length and large top area. Put crutches and walkers at your fingertips.
Shoes should fit. The elderly should try to avoid wearing slippers, shoes with soft soles and shoes that are easy to slip, and choose non-slip shoes.
Adjust lifestyle: avoid taking steep stairs or steps, and use handrails as much as possible when going up and down stairs and going to the toilet. Turn around and turn your head slowly; Keep your gait steady, walk as slowly as possible, and avoid carrying heavy objects.
In addition, according to the survey, more than half of the elderly people fall at home. How can we improve environmental facilities and prevent the elderly from falling?
● The home environment of the elderly should adhere to the barrier-free concept: eliminate obstacles that may affect the activities of the elderly; Try to avoid uneven ground and remove indoor steps and thresholds; Avoid littering, put away the wires or fix them in the corner, and don't put sundries on the passages where you often walk.
● The floor in the room should be designed to be non-slip and keep the floor flat and dry. Choose a good time to wax and mop the floor. If you mop the floor, remind the old man to wait until it is dry. It is best to choose the time when the old man is not at home when waxing the floor.
● The bathroom is the most frequent and vulnerable place for the elderly, so the anti-slip rubber mat should be placed on the floor of the bathtub or shower room; Because many elderly people are inconvenient to move, it is very difficult to get up, sit down and bend over. Handrails should be installed next to the bathtub and toilet in the bathroom.
● The requirements of the elderly for light are 2-3 times higher than those of young people. Therefore, improving the lighting in the home to make the indoor light sufficient can also prevent the elderly from falling. Induction floor lamps should be specially arranged in corridors, bathrooms, kitchens and other areas that are easy to fall; An accessible desk lamp should be placed at the bedside of the old man.