1, preventing heatstroke
In summer, the elderly are prone to heatstroke, and it is easy to induce chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, anemia and emphysema after heatstroke. Therefore, the elderly should reduce their activities in summer, especially avoid long-term activities in high temperature environment or scorching sun. Also pay attention to the air conditioning of the room; Keep the room temperature not too high. If there are symptoms of heatstroke such as general weakness, dizziness, numbness of limbs, nausea and dry mouth, and hot skin, measures should be taken immediately to reduce the temperature, such as taking a bath with cold water and applying a cold wet towel to the head. I can still take Dan, ten drops of water. If the symptoms are still not relieved after treatment, and symptoms such as high fever, dry skin and vomiting appear, they should be sent to the hospital immediately for rescue. In addition, don't wait until you are thirsty to drink plenty of water, but drink more to avoid the disorder of water and salt balance in your body.
Step 2 pay attention to rest
Pay attention to rest to prevent colds. In summer, the days are long and the nights are short, in order to ensure adequate sleep! Sleep time, the elderly should develop the habit of taking a nap, usually one and a half hours. Most accidents in Xiapan are caused by improper cooling or "catching a cold in time". Therefore, when sleeping in summer, you should pay attention to cover your stomach, don't sleep in the air or turn on the electric fan, and don't sleep too cold or leave the quilt uncovered in the open air. When the weather changes suddenly, you should add clothes to keep warm in time.
3. Take proper physical exercise.
Proper physical exercise in summer is the focus of health care: wear light-colored, light and spacious clothes when exercising, and be careful not to be exposed to the sun. Exercise time should not be too long, and long-distance running and other sports with large amount of exercise should be carried out in the morning or evening.
Ways for the elderly to escape the summer.
1, eat spicy food
Although it is hard to imagine eating these things on a hot day, spicy food can stimulate the heat reception in the mouth, improve blood circulation, lead to a lot of sweating, and help lower the body temperature.
Step 2 drink plenty of water
It is recommended to drink less and drink more water, because alcohol may cause water shortage, and mineral water or low-sugar soda is a better choice; Often eat VC fruit and take in vegetables to replenish water. Only when there is enough water can you resist the hot summer.
3. Eat less and eat more.
The more you eat in a meal, the more metabolic calories your body produces to digest these foods. Special attention should be paid to eating less high-protein foods, which will produce more metabolic calories.
Step 4 drink mung bean soup
Mung bean is a good summer food, which can make your mind clear. Cooking some mung bean water and mung bean porridge in your spare time is of great help to dispel summer heat.
Step 5 adjust your schedule
Experts say that summer nights are hot and dawn is early, so middle-aged and elderly people can go to bed late and get up early. In addition, it is best to arrange a nap in the summer afternoon, which can play an important role in eliminating fatigue.
6. Choose a good pillow
Use feather or fluff pillows. The pillowcase is preferably made of cotton. Synthetic fiber pillowcases can accumulate heat.
7. Take a nap during the day
Studies have shown that one of the body's reactions to daydreaming is to lower the body temperature.
8. Cold water on your wrist
Wash the wrist with tap water for 5 seconds every few hours, because the wrist is where the arteries flow, which can lower the blood temperature.
9. Pay attention to sun protection