How should the elderly prevent and control the novel coronavirus epidemic?
First, try not to go out.
The elderly are susceptible people. At this special time, try to stay at home and don't go out. If you need to go out, you can ask your family around you to help you, take care of yourself at home, and avoid unnecessary cross-infection to the greatest extent.
Second, a balanced diet.
During the epidemic period, a reasonable diet can enhance the body's resistance, and the basal metabolic rate of the elderly is relatively low. During the epidemic, eat more foods with high protein, high calcium, low fat and low cholesterol, and some fresh vegetables and fruits to make the diet easy to list and digest, enhance nutrition and resist virus invasion.
Third, moderate exercise.
In the epidemic stage, although the elderly can't go out for activities, they can do some exercise at home. If there is a treadmill at home, they can turn it to the lowest gear, walk slowly on it for exercise, do some gymnastics, play Tai Chi and so on. At home, do some housework properly and ensure at least half an hour of exercise every day. Exercise can promote blood circulation and accelerate metabolism, which is also very beneficial for the elderly to strengthen their physique.
Fourth, maintain an optimistic and stable attitude.
Even during the epidemic, everyone has some worries and anxieties, but emotions will have a great impact on human health. A positive, optimistic and peaceful attitude helps the elderly to have a good sleep, improve their immunity and play an important role in defending against virus infection.
In short, during the epidemic, the elderly should pay more attention to some maintenance measures in their daily lives. Not going out doesn't mean they can't have a healthy body. At home, through diet conditioning, proper exercise and a good attitude, the elderly will be able to survive this special period of the epidemic safely!