Health care rules for the elderly in summer 1: Get enough rest: the elderly must form the habit of taking a nap and ensure 8 hours of sleep every day. 2. Avoid catching cold: In summer, the elderly should pay attention to keeping their waist and abdomen warm. 3. Clean skin: keep your skin clean in summer and change clothes frequently. 4. Prevention of heatstroke: avoid long-term activities in the hot sun or high temperature, and pay attention to hydration. 5. Adjust diet: The metabolic process of the elderly is lower than that of the average person 10%- 15%, so the summer diet should be fresh and delicious, light and easy to digest. 6. Prevention of intestinal diseases: The elderly don't eat cold food or spoiled food in summer to avoid food poisoning and intestinal diseases.