1. Increase clothes in time and reduce clothes step by step.

Because the physical function of the elderly is degraded and the elasticity of blood vessels is decreased, the probability of suffering from various basic diseases is relatively high, such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and diabetes.

When stimulated by cold, human blood vessels will contract, leading to an increase in blood pressure and a greater possibility of blood vessel rupture and bleeding. The increase of blood pressure will also lead to the increase of blood pumping resistance, which will bring greater burden to the heart and may lead to acute myocardial infarction or myocardial ischemia. More serious may lead to sudden death.

Therefore, the elderly are not allowed to get cold, and they must do a good job of keeping warm in winter. When the temperature drops, you must add clothes in time. Even if the temperature rises, don't cut clothes suddenly, but cut them slowly to avoid sudden colds and discomfort.

2, three key parts to keep warm.

Head, stomach and feet must be kept warm.

① Head

Old people's hair is generally sparse, the effect of keeping warm is not very good, and the skin on their heads is thin and there are many blood vessels, which makes them very vulnerable to cold.

In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the three yang in the hand begins with the hand, and the three yang in the foot begins with the head, so the head is the meeting of all yang, and it is also the place where yang is most easily radiated.

Therefore, it is very important to keep your head warm. If the head catches cold and the blood vessels in the brain contract, it is easy to cause diseases such as stroke in the elderly.

In winter, old people can wear a hat to keep warm. If it is particularly cold, a scarf is also essential.

② stomach

When winter comes, everyone likes to decorate hot pot at home. Eating hot pot is bound to be fleshy. Meat is a kind of indigestible food, and the digestive function of gastrointestinal tract in the elderly is weak. Eating more meat carelessly can easily lead to indigestion. If the stomach is still cold, it will cause gastrointestinal spasm and aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms.

Therefore, the elderly can wear a close-fitting vest to protect their stomach in winter to prevent it from catching cold.

③ Foot

As the saying goes, cold starts from the foot, and the sole of the foot is the intersection of many meridians in our body, so it is also important to keep the feet warm. Even in a warm room, the elderly should wear socks.

However, it should be noted that the elderly should choose slightly loose socks, because the blood of the elderly themselves is relatively viscous, the circulation ability is not very good, and the blood circulation of the feet is relatively poor. If the socks are too tight, it is easy to cause poor blood circulation in the feet.

Second, food.

1, don't blindly supplement.

Everyone thinks that winter should be tonic, especially the frail old people. However, as mentioned earlier, the digestive system of the elderly as a whole has deteriorated, and the ability to digest "supplements" has weakened. Eating too much meat such as mutton and beef in protein will cause problems. In addition, fat should also be taken in moderation.

Moreover, eating meat in winter likes to make the taste heavier, and eating meat is spicy and easy to get angry, which is why many elderly people are prone to cough in winter.

2. Fresh vegetables and fruits are still indispensable.

Eating more in winter and sitting by the fire for a long time not only slows down the blood flow, but also slows down the gastrointestinal peristalsis. As the saying goes, it hurts if it doesn't work, and it is easy to cause disease.

Fresh vegetables and fruits are rich in water, cellulose and vitamins, which are very beneficial to the health of the elderly.

For example, the elderly are prone to cough in winter, so they can eat more acidic foods, which are good for the lungs, such as lemonade and hawthorn tea.

If you feel that the fruit is cold, you can also cook it. Apples and pears are common fruits in winter, and stewing or steaming is a good choice.

3. Don't eat leftovers.

Many elderly people are very frugal, and the food left over from this meal is reserved for the next meal or even the next day. However, they think that the temperature in winter is relatively low, and food does not need to be kept fresh in the refrigerator, but they ignore that it is warm indoors. In warm temperatures, bacteria multiply. This causes some elderly people to have loose bowels easily in winter.

Third, live.

1. Get up slowly in the morning.

6:00 am to 10:00 am is the peak of cardiovascular diseases, especially in cold winter. Therefore, the elderly must sit up and get up slowly in winter.

Many elderly people like to go to bed early and get up early, but in fact, they can go to bed early and get up late in winter, because the temperature is particularly low in the morning, and they can wait until the temperature rises.

2. The indoor temperature should be appropriate.

For the elderly, the indoor temperature should not be too low, but it should not be too high. Generally, it should be controlled within 18-25℃, and the optimum temperature is 20-22℃.

3. Indoor ventilation is often needed.

Although it is very cold in winter, it is necessary to have regular ventilation. If the air is not circulated for a long time, bacterial reproduction will increase obviously, and coupled with dryness in winter, it is easy to cause respiratory diseases.

Fourth, ok

1, beware of falling when going out.

In case of rain and snow, the ground is particularly slippery. Therefore, the elderly must pay attention to anti-skid when going out. The bones of the elderly are fragile. If you fall, there is a great possibility of fracture, and many old people will die because of the fall.

2. Insist on moderate exercise

For the elderly, we should also exercise moderately in winter, but we should pay attention to the following points:

Don't go out to exercise too early.

Many old people have the habit of doing morning exercises, but the temperature is too low in winter morning, which is easy to cause some dangers. It is best to go out for exercise at noon when the temperature is relatively high.

② You need to fully warm up before exercise.

Although the elderly are advised to take a walk, many elderly people are healthy and strong. No matter how tough the elderly are, they can't change the fact that joints, bones and muscles have degenerated. If the exercise range is relatively large, they must be fully warmed up first.

③ Exercise intensity needs to be done according to one's ability.

Old people's bodies no longer allow them to show off their talents, so we must do our best to avoid accidents.

You should exercise at home in rainy and snowy weather.

If the weather is bad, don't think about going out to exercise. You can do stretching exercises, exercise your bones and muscles, take a deep breath and walk at home. For the elderly, this is a good way to exercise at home.

3. Masks are essential for travel.

Winter is the high incidence of the epidemic, and the elderly are the susceptible population of this epidemic. You must wear a mask when you go out!