When people reach old age, the shape and function of body organs and tissues degenerate, the physiological function of viscera, qi and blood naturally declines, and yin and yang are out of balance. At the same time, changes in social roles and status bring about psychological changes, which are prone to loneliness, depression, 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, the key to the psychological adjustment of the elderly is to cultivate optimism and maintain 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.

Second, 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", paying special attention to protecting the spleen and stomach and maintaining the health of the spleen and stomach through diet regulation is of great benefit to the improvement of 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 diversify the diet, eat lightly and softly, chew slowly, regularly and quantitatively, eat less and eat more meals.

Third, the elderly should be cautious in their daily lives, keep 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, so as to adapt the human body to natural changes, thus maintaining the coordination and unity of the internal and external environment of the body and achieving the goal of health and longevity. The living environment of the elderly should be quiet and tidy, with sufficient air circulation, sunshine, appropriate temperature and humidity and convenient life. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, maintain good hygiene habits, defecate regularly, and soak in hot water before going to bed.

Four. Exercise and health care Appropriate physical exercise for the elderly can dredge qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, enhance physical fitness, delay aging, regulate emotions, and play a positive role in eliminating loneliness, depression, anxiety, irritability and other emotions. The exercise of the elderly should follow the principles of different people, timely and appropriate, orderly and persistent. Pay attention to prevent colds and sports injuries during exercise and put an end to excessive walking. 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 "tooth impression", "guidance" 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, we should make a summary of 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.