"How to Stay Healthy as an Older Person"
Have you ever heard the saying? Grandma and Grandpa, don't do anything. Just stay still, and the kids will do it for you...don't go out! Don't even cook, I'll make it for you. I'll just order delivery instead.
Most people think that as you age, you should just stay still...and let your kids pamper you. But in reality, this practice deconditions the body, mind, and brain.
The key to maintaining good physical and mental health in the elderly is staying active!
What is staying active?
Today, I'll tell you.
For example, if your grandmother loves to cook, what are the benefits of letting her cook?
1. Using your hands helps develop fine motor skills, allowing them to function more flexibly.
2. Using your legs, standing, and walking, strengthens your gross motor skills and core muscles, which reduces the risk of falls and prevents diseases caused by inactivity. (Immobilization syndrome) is possible.
3. Executive function: For example, when preparing ingredients and cooking, you need to think about what to add first, what to add later, how much to add to achieve the right balance, or whether you can remember what you've already cooked. This is called working memory training, which is a form of brain exercise.
4. When you're done cooking, you'll feel proud and proud of your food and share it with your children and grandchildren. This will make the elderly feel valued, which can also help prevent depression.
Some people may be concerned about... is this safe? Worried about fire, falling, etc.
Doctors recommend maintaining a safe environment, such as reminding others to turn off the gas. If someone can't stand for long periods, you should adjust the environment, such as allowing them to cook while sitting, or allowing them to taste and give instructions later. Adjust according to the health of each elderly person. The key is not to completely prohibit this.
In addition, to maintain good health, don't forget to prevent disease by getting vaccinations for seniors, including:
1. Annual influenza vaccine (once a year)
2. Pneumococcal vaccine (13 or 23 strains). It's recommended to get one or two vaccinations, spaced one year apart.
3. Shingles vaccine
4. RSV vaccine
5. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine (booster every 10 years).
