As the saying goes, the older you get, the more you need it. When people reach old age, the shape and function of body organs and tissues have degenerated, and the physiological functions of viscera and qi and blood naturally decline, and yin and yang are unbalanced; At the same time, the change of social role and status will bring about psychological changes, and it is easy to produce psychological States such as loneliness, melancholy, paranoia, irritability and loss. The health care of the elderly is carried out from psychological adjustment, diet adjustment, daily adjustment, sports health care and so on. We should follow the principle of letting nature take its course, adapting to the four seasons and emphasizing the unity of man and nature.

First, exercise health care.

Proper physical exercise for the elderly can smooth qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, enhance physical fitness, delay aging, regulate emotions, and play a positive role in eliminating loneliness, depression, paranoia, irritability and other emotions. The exercise of the elderly should follow the principles of different people, timely and moderate, step by step and perseverance. Pay attention to prevent colds, sports injuries and excessive exercise when exercising. Sports suitable for the elderly include Tai Ji Chuan, Baduanjin, jogging, walking, swimming and table tennis. And you can also choose Chinese medicine methods such as "knocking your teeth", "guiding" and "swallowing body fluid". But if you feel unwell, you can temporarily stop exercising. Don't force it. Generally speaking, after three months of exercise, you should make a summary of your self-health, summarize whether sleep, defecation, appetite, heart rate and heart rhythm are normal, and adjust them in time. Once the abnormal situation is found, it is necessary to see a doctor in time and take measures.

Second, diet aftercare

The digestive system function of the elderly is weak. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen and stomach are the foundation of the day after tomorrow", and paying special attention to protecting the spleen and stomach and keeping the spleen and stomach healthy through diet regulation is of great benefit to improving the quality of life of the elderly. Therefore, the diet adjustment of the elderly should be based on the principle of rich nutrition, lightness and digestibility, so as to achieve diversified diet, light and soft diet, slow eating, regular and limited eating, and less frequent eating.

Third, the adjustment of daily life

The elderly should be cautious in their daily lives, live a regular life and get enough sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates adapting to the laws and characteristics of climate change throughout the year to adjust the body, increase or decrease clothes in time, and arrange rest time reasonably to keep the human body in harmony with natural changes, so as to achieve the goal of health and longevity. The living environment of the elderly should be quiet and tidy, with good air circulation, sufficient sunshine, suitable temperature and humidity and convenient life. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, maintain good hygiene habits, defecate regularly, and soak your feet with hot water before going to bed.

Fourth, psychological adjustment.

The key to the psychological adjustment of the elderly lies in cultivating optimism and maintaining psychological stability. Old people can enjoy music, practice painting and calligraphy, and fish for fun, so as to achieve the purpose of physical and mental pleasure.

The elderly are originally vulnerable groups, and it is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation to respect, care for and help the elderly. Filial piety is a person's minimum morality, and it is also a person's good character.