Because of their special physiological conditions and various degenerative diseases, especially cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, osteoporosis and other diseases, the elderly should pay special attention in daily life.

The first is to prevent excitement. Old people should not be excited, but must be calm. When you are old and your physical strength is already weak, don't pursue too much. Intense emotional changes will greatly increase blood pressure and release a series of bioactive substances that are not conducive to health, which can lead to stroke, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and even sudden death. To this end, the elderly should strengthen their psychological adjustment ability and learn self-control to prevent themselves from falling into a "throbbing" dilemma and causing accidents.

The second is to prevent falling. Old people are especially in danger of falling down and may never stand up again. According to statistics, the incidence of falls in the elderly over 70 years old is 25%, and it can rise to 35% over 75 years old. Because of osteoporosis, the elderly are prone to fracture and even life-threatening after falling. To this end, the elderly should be cautious whether they are outdoors or indoors. The movement range should be small, lift your legs and feet and turn around, and the movement should be slow. The floor of the living room should not be too slippery, not waxed, the trouser legs should not be too long, and the daily necessities should not be too high or difficult to get, so as to eliminate all potential factors that may trip. Turn on the safety light at night to prevent nocturia from rising and falling.

The third is to prevent constipation. The elderly have high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and constipation. Constipation in patients with coronary heart disease will also increase the burden on the heart and easily lead to stroke. Abdominal distension can elevate the diaphragm, affecting the ventilation function of the lungs and the blood supply and support of the heart. Defecation can also increase abdominal pressure, oxygen consumption, heartbeat and myocardial oxygen consumption, aggravate myocardial ischemia, induce angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and even sudden death. To this end, the elderly should develop the good habit of regular defecation through diet conditioning, eat more vegetables and fruits, increase dietary fiber, and exercise properly, and use laxatives when necessary to keep defecation smooth.