After reaching old age, one must be careful in every aspect of life - careful when walking, careful when eating, and extremely careful. Elderly people's ears have become calloused from hearing this advice, but I must bother you once again. For the sake of your happiness and the happiness of your family, you must pay enough attention. Here are some suggestions:
Which Lines of Defense Should Not Be Crossed
1. Start Preventing Falls at Age 65
Data shows that among the elderly residents aged 65 and above in our country's communities, 21%~23% of males and 43%~44% of females will experience falls. Among these falls, 20%~23% will cause moderate or severe injuries to the elderly. Therefore, this line of defense must not be crossed.
2. Have One Fried Egg Every Day
Eggs are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, and have a high content of lecithin. Many elderly people worry that the cholesterol in the egg yolk may be harmful to their health. In fact, as long as you make sure to eat only one egg per day, it will not increase the risk of heart disease.
3. Eat Steamed Fish Three Times a Week
Medical research has shown that eating fish three times a week can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases by about 30%.
4. Take a Nap at Noon
The elderly have a weakened immune system and are more prone to insomnia at night, so they need to recharge their bodies through a nap.
5. Get the Flu Vaccine Every Year
The common cold may not be a serious illness, but for the elderly, it should not be underestimated.
6. Keep a First Aid Kit and Emergency Card with You
The elderly are most afraid of accidents, especially in outdoor places where there are no family members accompanying them. It is necessary to carry a first aid kit with you.
7. Take a Trip Once a Year
An annual trip is essential. The elderly should not stay at home all the time. Only by actively participating in society can they avoid feeling lonely and isolated from their children.
[Recommended Herbal Teas for the Elderly]
Drink to be healthier. Here are some herbal teas recommended for the elderly:
1. Cassia Seed Tea
This herbal tea can clear liver fire, promote bowel movements, lower blood lipid levels, help with weight loss, and improve eyesight.
2. Coix Seed Tea
This herbal tea has the effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, reducing edema, lowering blood lipid levels, aiding digestion, and assisting with weight loss.
3. Chrysanthemum and Western Ginseng Herbal Tea
This tea can improve eyesight, invigorate the mind, nourish the lungs and yin, and detoxify and clear heat. Take 6 grams of Western ginseng and 5 chrysanthemum flowers, put them in a cup and steep them with boiling water. You can add a little rock sugar. Drink it once a day.
4. Lotus Leaf Tea
Fried coix seed 10g, fresh lotus leaf 5g, hawthorn 5g. This tea can cool down, eliminate dampness, reduce edema, lower blood lipid levels, promote bowel movements, and relieve liver stagnation. Take 3g of lotus leaf, 6g of fried cassia seed, 3 rose flowers, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. Brew with boiling water, one package per day.
Warm Reminder: Elderly people should keep in mind the above points, do not cross the lines of defense, and create a happy and warm home for themselves and their families.
