Pension and Family Care, written by Chen Zhi, a health care scientist in the Song Dynasty, is the earliest extant monograph on gerontology in China. One of the articles is called Shu Qi Zhai Shi Le, which briefly introduces 10 health care methods for the elderly. Although some of these methods may not be applicable to modern people, the basic spirit still has guiding significance.
1. Read the book of benevolence and righteousness.
2. study law.
3. Sit quietly.
4. Good friends talk.
5. A little drunk.
6. Water the flowers and plant bamboo.
7. Listen to the piano and play with cranes.
8. burn incense and stir-fry tea.
9. Climb the mountain.
10. Play cards and chess.