The doctor recommends 7 ways to take care of “aged” health in the winter, preventing various diseases. Both respiratory diseases, dry skin, diseases of the circulatory system, diseases of the bones and joints
On November 4, Dr Pairote Suratanavanich, Deputy Director General of the Department of Medical Affairs, revealed that the temperature will drop as winter approaches. can have detrimental effects on the health of the elderly Due to their deteriorating bodies, they are at risk for many winter diseases, 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 the weather is cold, it causes more pain, such as gout.
Dr. Akarathan Chitnuyanon, Director of Somdej Phra Sangkharajyanasangvara Institute of Medicine for the Elderly, said there are 7 ways to care for the elderly in winter: 1. Keep your body warm, wear warm clothes, 2. Eat useful food avoid spicy foods source of winter diseases 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 and 7. Wear a mask every time before leaving the house or going to a community place. The 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.
