Life precautions for the elderly

May 1, 2023
As people grow older, not only will their appearance age, but also the functions of their organs will decline, so let's take a look at what are the considerations of life for the elderly.

Pay attention to oral hygiene

Older people should insist on brushing their teeth every morning and evening, and rinse their mouth after meals. Older people with dentures should pay attention to the cleaning of dentures. Have an oral health examination at least once a year.

Pay attention to eye protection

Elderly people should pay attention to the protection of their eyes and vision, and should not stay in too bright or too dark environment for a long time. The lighting of the living environment should be moderate, and the light of the stairs and aisles should not be Taian to prevent falls.

Pay attention to the protection of ears

Elderly people should pay attention to protecting their ears and delaying senile deafness. Avoid noise to stimulate the ears for a long time. Do frequent ear care massage and go to the hospital early if you find ear disorders.

Pay attention to skin hygiene

Taking a bath is the best way to cleanse your skin. After taking a bath or washing your face, apply some moisturizer to protect your skin. Perform frequent skin self-massage.

Pay attention to healthy diet

Elderly people should eat more light and soft food, easy to digest and rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber and other nutrients, and control the total daily calorie intake; properly hydrate; eat less and more meals, do not overeat and do not eat partially; eat less hard and spicy food.
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