Life is inseparable from food, clothing, housing and transportation, and home-based care for the elderly also follows this law. Da Xiao, an old-age care expert, has compiled four health knowledge about home-based care for you. Let's help parents become healthy old people together.
Diet nursing
The diet of the elderly is closely related to health, and the elderly should pay attention to the following dietary points:
1. Pay attention to the collocation of coarse grains and flour rice, the collocation of plant food and animal food, and the collocation of vegetables and fruits. Choose foods that are low in fat, sugar, salt, protein, vitamins and calcium and iron.
2. Whether it's whole grains, milk beans, fish eggs, meat, vegetables and fruits, and seeds of fat nuts, they should be distributed well, so as to truly share meals in a balanced way and avoid unbalanced nutrition.
3. Eat regularly every day, and the proportion of breakfast, lunch and dinner should be around 30%, 40% and 30%. Don't overeat or be too hungry.
4. Choose fresh, hygienic and non-perishable foods, use clean tableware, use healthy cooking methods, and eat less pickled, smoked and fried foods.
5, eat slowly, food should not be too cold or too hot, food should be soft, help digestion.
Sports nursing
Exercise for the elderly should be based on safety, otherwise it will be counterproductive and harmful to the health.
1. Generally speaking, aerobic exercise and personal interests should be the main ways of physical exercise, such as walking, jogging, playing Tai Ji Chuan, doing aerobics and swimming.
2. The general exercise time is determined by the subjective exercise intensity, with a little effort as the degree, 3-4 times a week, lasting 20-30 minutes each time.
It is best to choose a place with flat ground, fresh air and clean environment.
4. Exercise intensity should be gradual and persistent, and you should not be too hasty.
5. Stop activities at a slightly inappropriate time during exercise, and seek medical advice in time if you feel seriously ill.
Sleep nursing
Old people are prone to insomnia, and their sleep care mainly includes the following aspects:
1, the sleeping environment should be quiet, the indoor temperature should be moderate and the light should be dark.
2. Don't watch movies and TV programs with tense and thrilling content before going to bed.
3, dinner should not be too full, do not drink strong tea and coffee before going to bed, you can drink hot milk and hot water to soak your feet.
4, pillow height, soft and hard, the size should be comfortable.
5, often open the window ventilation, keep the indoor air fresh.
Safety nursing
The physical function of the elderly is declining year by year, and some unfavorable environments can easily bring harm to the elderly. We can prevent injuries by improving the family environment.
1. Old people's rooms, corridors, bathrooms, stairs, corners and other places should maintain a certain brightness, and installing night lights can facilitate the elderly to walk.
2. Anti-skid materials should be used for indoor floors. It is best to choose a wooden floor, and it is best not to have a threshold at the door.
3. The bathroom floor and bathtub should be paved with anti-slip mats, and the bathroom and toilet should be equipped with handrails.
4. Furniture should be simple and safe, and don't bump into old people and hinder their activities.
5. For the elderly with mobility difficulties, one side of the bed should be against the wall, and the other side should be provided with a protective frame to prevent them from falling off the bed.
6. Wear shoes with cloth or rubber soles at ordinary times, and don't wear plastic shoes or slippers to prevent slipping.
Psychological nursing articles
The common psychological problems of the elderly are anxiety, depression, loneliness and inferiority. Nursing points include the following aspects:
1. Help and encourage the elderly to cultivate a wide range of hobbies.
2. Encourage the elderly to visit relatives and friends, keep extensive social contacts, and don't shut themselves in the room.
3. Read more books, newspapers and magazines for the elderly; Try to watch TV with the elderly.
If you can't stay with you for a long time, call frequently.
5. Ask for the opinions of the elderly in decision-making on some issues, so that they can feel that they are valued and needed, thus gaining psychological comfort.
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