Winter is the time when normal temperatures drop. Time has changed causing an impact on everyone’s body and health
especially the elderly with a deteriorating body. It becomes a risk group and is easily affected by winter diseases.
- The Department of Medical Services advises how to take care of themselves for the elderly.
Dr Pairote Suratanavanich, deputy director general of the medical department, said that when winter sets in, the temperature drops. Older people should take special care of their health.
“There are many common diseases in the elderly, including respiratory diseases such as the common cold or the flu. pneumonia or infection Dry skin conditions, such as dermatitis and itching
This is because older adults have less subcutaneous fat and reduced sebaceous gland function. causing the skin to lose moisture
Circulatory diseases such as coronary heart disease cerebrovascular disease and hypertension
An abnormal drop in body temperature decreased sense of air The body did not respond with shivering. bone and joint diseases
Older people who already have bone and joint pain When it’s cold, it causes more pain, such as gout.
- 7 ways to take care of yourself in the winter
Dr. Akarathan Chitnuyanon, Director of Somdej Phra Sangkharajyanasangvara Institute for Elderly Medicine, Department of Medicine, said there are 7 ways to take care of the health of the elderly during the winter:
1. Keep your body warm, wear warm clothes.
2. Eat Nutritious Food Avoid spicy foods
3. Practice regularly. and suitable for the physical condition of the elderly
4. Vaccination to stimulate immunity against various diseases that occur in winter.
5. Take medications regularly as prescribed by your doctor. In the event of any abnormality, seek immediate medical attention.
6. Avoid going to crowded places. the air is not ventilated
7. Always wear a mask before leaving home or going to a community place.
Various diseases that come with winter Can cause suffering to the elderly Caring for and understanding the nature of the elderly
Together with surveillance and prevention, it promotes the health of the elderly to have a good quality of life with happiness.
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Reference: Department of Public Relations
