Prevention is better than cure

For the elderly to live healthy, happy lives and limit diseases is the wish not only of the elderly, but also of the whole family and society.

The hot weather in recent days has caused an increase in the number of patients coming to the provincial general hospital for examination and hospitalization, especially the elderly. According to doctors at the hospital, the summer with its intense, sudden and prolonged heat waves will greatly affect people's health. Especially for the elderly, it is very easy to have nervous system and cardiovascular system disorders due to dehydration and electrolyte loss due to hot weather, but the ability to self-regulate of the elderly is very difficult, because all functions have declined, the nervous system has been stagnant. The consequences, if mild, will make the body always in a state of fatigue, weak limbs, forgetfulness and irritability, rapid pulse, pounding heart, more severe can be cardiovascular collapse. In addition, the habit of using air conditioning at low temperatures for many hours, especially at night, can increase the risk of cold stroke. Therefore, people with high blood pressure should not take a cold shower suddenly after coming in from the hot sun, as this can cause dangerous complications. In addition, sudden changes in weather make the elderly susceptible to colds and respiratory diseases, muscle and joint pain, especially pain that often occurs in the knee joints, lumbar spine, and joints in the hands and feet.

To prevent summer diseases, doctors recommend that the elderly need to drink enough water every day, not to be thirsty. They should eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, especially easily digestible vegetables and fruits, to provide more water and micronutrients, and to prevent constipation. Limit going out in hot weather. If work requires leaving the house, wear a wide-brimmed hat and cool, thin clothes. When returning home from the sun, do not drink ice water or cold food; do not drink cold beer, especially people with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, asthma, and do not bathe immediately when still sweating... In addition, regular health check-ups for the elderly are very important. The elderly need to monitor their health and detect diseases early, have timely treatment methods to prevent and control diseases better.

In addition to taking care of physical health, the mental health of the elderly also needs to be taken care of to help them live happily - healthily - useful for their families and society. An optimistic attitude is always an effective medicine to help overcome illness. Therefore, the elderly should keep a cheerful, optimistic spirit, eat properly, exercise regularly and have regular health check-ups. Children and grandchildren should encourage the elderly to participate in social activities. These can be volunteer clubs, chess hobbies or sports activities such as yoga, tai chi, walking... This will help the elderly control their health well, have flexibility and clarity to enjoy life to the fullest.

It is especially important that families spend more time caring for their grandparents and parents, often chatting, reading newspapers, watching TV or discussing issues that interest them. The love and care of family members is a very important factor in helping the elderly stay healthy and enjoy a happy life with their children and grandchildren.

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