1, regulating diet, nourishing lung and promoting fluid production

Because the five internal organs are weak and the stomach is weak, if the diet is cold and unrestrained, and the hunger is impermanent, it will definitely hurt the stomach and make it sick. Therefore, in autumn, the elderly should eat less and eat more, and eat more cooked, soft and appetizing things.

2, drink plenty of water to drive away autumn dryness.

The weather in autumn is dry, and the main evil is dryness, so people's body fluids are easily damaged. Therefore, the most important thing in autumn is to fully replenish water, and so is the elderly. In autumn, it is important to nourish the lungs and enter the lungs in vain. Therefore, it is advisable to eat "white fruits and vegetables" such as lotus root, lily, white radish, yam, tremella, ginkgo, pear, lotus seed and water chestnut during this time.

3. Improve cold tolerance and prevent colds.

The temperature difference in autumn changes greatly, and the wind and cold are easy to hurt people. In addition, the elderly have decreased resistance and adaptability, and are particularly prone to colds, pneumonia, cor pulmonale, and even heart failure, which is life-threatening. So pay attention to cold and warmth. If possible, you can insist on washing your face, wiping your nose, or even taking a cold bath with cold water to improve your cold resistance and prevent colds.

When you are asleep, lie down to avoid the cold.

Sleep is the highlight of health preservation, and the elderly have poor physique and higher requirements for sleeping environment. It is easy to be attacked by "thief wind" because of the cool breeze in autumn night. So the old man is asleep and must lie down to keep out the cold.

5, pay attention to the room ventilation

When it is cold, always keep indoor ventilation. When the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is 10℃, indoor air can be exchanged within 15 minutes. Don't smoke in the room to reduce pollution. Pay attention to maintaining indoor humidity in daily life. You can wipe the indoor furniture with a wet towel. It is best to install a ventilator in the kitchen. Some flowers and plants can be raised in the courtyard and indoors to adjust the air humidity.

6, strengthen exercise, enhance physical fitness

It's cool in autumn, which is a good time for outdoor sports. The elderly can choose suitable exercise programs according to their personal hobbies and interests, such as walking, jogging, doing exercises, boxing, playing ball games, outing and so on.

7. Pleasure body and mind, cultivate sentiment.

The bleak autumn wind and the bleak scenery of nature can easily lead to the pessimistic and sad negative emotions of the elderly. Therefore, the elderly should pay special attention to mental health care, and can choose cultural and recreational activities such as playing chess, painting and calligraphy, planting flowers and grass, playing with things and watching birds, etc. to enjoy their body and mind, cultivate their sentiments and spend their old age safely.