After retirement, the old people suddenly become more relaxed and have more spare time because they have no work pressure, which provides time guarantee for engaging in fitness activities. In addition, once the elderly retire, they will feel far away from society and even be abandoned by society. Moreover, after retirement, the interpersonal communication of the elderly has been greatly reduced, their children have become independent or married, and some wives have died unfortunately, which has enhanced their loneliness.
Through physical exercise, on the one hand, the elderly can have something to do and not feel too bored, on the other hand, it can promote the physical and mental health of the elderly, reduce the occurrence of diseases in the elderly and help to prolong life. There is no denying that the elderly have weaknesses and certain disadvantages, which mainly come from the aging of the body and the rigidity of the mind.
The elderly should pay attention to health care and adhere to good hygiene habits, such as washing hands before and after meals, drinking boiled water instead of raw water, washing raw fruits and vegetables, eating together, using public chopsticks, not sharing water cups, opening windows for ventilation, not going to crowded places in winter and spring, and wearing masks when going out in cold season. Vaccination includes influenza vaccine, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine and typhoid vaccine.
To prevent accidental injuries such as falls, we must pay attention to improving the community environment, facilities and residential building design of the elderly and create a good social support environment for the elderly; Carry out psychological counseling for the elderly and health education for their children, guide the elderly to carry out appropriate intellectual activities and participate in lively recreational activities, such as reading books and newspapers frequently and stimulating the brain with new information, so as to improve blood supply to the brain, delay brain atrophy and achieve a combination of work and rest. ?