Many elderly people live alone, or with their children, and their health is sometimes not always taken care of. An elderly person may fall suddenly, which is actually a health warning, and if this happens it is important to get a medical check-up in time, otherwise there will be more serious consequences.
Compared with a serious illness, falling is a trivial matter in our view. At most, it is a fracture. It usually doesn't matter if young people fall, but old people are much more vulnerable from bones to blood vessels, and may die as a result. If an elderly person falls, it may be the last time they break a bone in their life. Many elderly people die soon after a fall, this is because when an elderly person falls, the chances are that they will break a bone, take a long time to recuperate and may even cause other complications such as body ulcers, inflammation and so on. In addition to death, falls may also lead to serious injury, even disability, due to osteoporosis of the elderly. In addition, some elderly people will have psychological problems after falling, and even walk and exercise in daily life are frightened. This will greatly reduce the elderly's ability to move, limit the scope of activities, and lead to a decline in the quality of life.
If you have an elderly person in your family, it is important to do a good job of fall prevention and daily health care. Firstly, check if the elderly have osteoporosis, you can go to the hospital for a bone density test, if so, take medication according to medical advice and pay attention to calcium supplementation, also pay attention to the elderly's daily diet and whether they have consumed anything that hinders calcium absorption such as strong tea.
Then, check if the elderly person is dizzy, or check the medication they take every day and prepare medication to lower blood pressure and blood sugar to avoid falls due to sudden dizziness. The elderly person's environment also needs extra attention. Are the lights bright and are there any items within the elderly person's daily range of movement that they could easily trip over, such as improperly placed furniture, electrical wires, raised carpets, etc.
After mopping the floor at home, make sure to wipe off water stains and open the windows for ventilation, and remind the elderly not to move around afterwards. Slippers for daily wear and shoes for going out should be comfortable and non-slip. In the bathroom, the floor must be non-slip and paved with non-slip mats. Handrails can also be installed in the bathroom, not only to help the elderly, but also to give other family members a point of support in case of danger. Older people, whether they walk steadily or not, should be equipped with items such as crutches and walkers to enable them to walk more steadily, which is the key to preventing falls.
In addition to the above, we need to actively guide the elderly to do some exercise routines, educate them more about health and give them adequate nutrition in their diet. The elderly also need proper and patient guidance just like children.
