Aunt Xu’s wife left three years ago. After her husband left, her son and daughter both asked her to live with them. They were worried that she would be alone in her hometown. But Aunt Xu didn't want to go. She felt she was still at home in her hometown and was not used to life in the city.
Some time ago, when the epidemic was not relaxed as it is now, she went to her son's house to spend some time. Later, the community was sealed off for a few days. After the lockdown was lifted, she wanted to return to her hometown early, but was stopped by her son. I was worried that if she felt uncomfortable in her hometown, and I would not be able to return in time due to epidemic prevention and control, I hoped to let her continue to live here. After some hard talking, she agreed to stay.
Aunt Xu is a diligent person. After living with her son's family, she is even more diligent than before. She basically does all the housework at home. Whenever she sees something dirty or messy in the house, she will clean it up in time. And she tidied it up very carefully, often wiping the floor with a towel.
But after a period of time, she often felt pain in her waist and knees. She did not tell her son at first, but later her son noticed it and asked her, and she told her. Later, after examination, it was found that her joints were damaged, which caused her discomfort.
There may be many elderly people like Aunt Xu. Especially when they live with their children, the elderly will take the initiative to do whatever they can in order not to offend them and help their children reduce their burden. Keeping your home clean is good and good for your family's health, but don't overdo it.
When people are old, they should keep in good health. Don’t exert too much force to avoid backfire.
Having things to do can enrich and enrich life, and avoid the elderly’s random thoughts, which is good for their health. However, if you use too much force, it may actually affect your health. For example, Aunt Xu mentioned above often wipes the floor with a towel. To do so, she often bends down or kneels on the ground to wipe. Over time, it is not good for the health of her waist and joints..
Especially many elderly people have arthritis of the lumbar spine and knee. They should pay more attention to avoid overexerting themselves so as not to aggravate the discomfort or cause recurrence.
When people get old, aging is not a shameful thing. After all, everyone will grow old. If you do something reluctantly to prove that you can still be the same as before, it will easily accelerate aging.
In terms of health care for middle-aged and elderly people, I suggest that everyone be "lazy" in the following things:
The first thing: be lazy when getting up
Many elderly people have shorter sleep, get up earlier in the morning, and get up in time when they wake up. However, it is not recommended for the elderly to get up too early. They can be lazy and sleep a little longer. In addition, don’t get up too quickly, it is recommended to go slower.
It is winter now, and health care focuses on nourishing the body. You can go to bed early and get up late . If you get up too early, the air quality will not be very good and the temperature will be relatively low, which is detrimental to cardiovascular health. This is especially true for the elderly who like to get up early and do morning exercises. It is also necessary to wake up slowly to avoid dizziness and headaches caused by rising too much. Early morning is a time that needs to be paid attention to for the elderly with chronic diseases.
The second thing: Be lazy when exercising
Seven days a week, the elderly do not have to insist on exercising every day, 3-5 days a week is enough , the more important thing is regularity and moderation. As people age, various functions decline. Exercising too much is not a good thing. It can easily accelerate aging, increase the risk of disease, and increase the risk of recurrence of old diseases.
Exercise for middle-aged and elderly people is also reminded to pay attention to do within your ability and choose exercises that you can tolerate, such as walking, tiptoeing, Tai Chi, etc.
The third thing: Be lazy when turning off the range hood
Many elderly people are very economical. Although some homes have range hoods, they will not turn them on every time they cook. Even if they are turned on, they will be turned off quickly. After the meal is ready, they will usually be turned off in time.
However, the fumes will not disappear immediately after turning off the fumes. There will still be . It is recommended that the elderly be lazy and wait a while before turning off the fumes to disperse the fumes. Reduce inhalation, which will help reduce the risk of lung disease.
Do you usually do these things diligently? When you get older, you might as well be a little lazy. When you were young, the pace of life was already very fast. Now you might as well slow down a little and learn to enjoy life.
In addition, when people get older, they don’t need to be too strict about body management. It’s okay to be a little fat!
The concept of “no money can buy thinness in old age” has taken root in the minds of many elderly people. They think that being thin in old age means health, but this is not the case. It is not good for the elderly to be too thin, and it may be better to be a little fatter.
Old people who are too thin tend to lose more muscle content, which makes them more likely to fall down, which in turn may bring greater health risks. However, the elderly who are slightly obese have relatively better immunity.
For the elderly, BMI do not require themselves to be the same as young people. Don't be too anxious if it exceeds 24. As long as the excess is not too large and it is slightly fat, not obese, it is beneficial.
It is recommended that elderly friends should not be too cautious in their diet. They dare not eat this or that. You can eat meat! You can also eat eggs! Eat a reasonable diet based on your physical health. Proper nutrition is beneficial to health and longevity.
Many old people pay attention to health care, but the method is very important. If you exert too much force, it will not be beneficial to your health. Take it as it comes. Now that you are getting older, don’t still hold yourself to the same standards as when you were young. Being a little lazy about the above things will help you live a healthy and long life. Age is not a limit. You can do what you like when you get older. You might as well take this time to make up for the regrets of your youth and enjoy life.
Reference:
As people get older, it’s okay to be lazy, fatter, and eat more meat. Senior Daily. 2018.11.30
