Traditional Chinese medicine believes that there are four things to pay attention to in summer health. They are nourishing yang, nourishing "growth", nourishing the heart, and nourishing the spleen. For the elderly, their ability to adapt to environmental changes is poor, making them more susceptible to illness. Therefore, in order for the elderly to have a safe summer, they must adhere to the following "six points of attention".
1. Sufficient rest: The elderly must develop the habit of taking a nap to ensure 8 hours of sleep every day.
2. Avoid getting cold: In summer, the elderly should pay attention to keeping the waist and abdomen warm when avoiding the heat.
3. Keep the skin clean: It is important to keep the skin clean in summer and change clothes frequently.
4. Prevent heatstroke: Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun or high temperatures, and pay attention to hydration.
5. Adjust diet: The metabolic process of the elderly is 10%-15% slower than that of the general population, so the summer diet should be fresh, delicious, light, and easy to digest.
6. Prevent gastrointestinal diseases: The elderly should avoid overeating cold food in summer and not consume spoiled or rotten food to prevent food poisoning and gastrointestinal diseases.
