I have to say that people actually "stay" with the bed for a long time when they are old, so what is necessary for the bedside of the elderly and what cannot be placed on the bedside of the elderly has become an important issue in the health and safety of the elderly. The physical function of the elderly gradually declines, and the resistance is also reduced, so placing the necessary things at the head of the bed can provide convenience for the elderly and improve the quality of life; What is not recommended to be placed is for safety and health reasons. The following will analyze the three must-have things and things that are not recommended to be put at the head of the old man's bed one by one.
Induction night light is a necessary thing for the elderly bedside, especially for the elderly who get up frequently at night, it is very necessary to have an induction night light. The induction night light can automatically sense at night and light up the room, so that the elderly will not fall or touch furniture in the dark. In addition, the induction night light will not emit harsh light, will not stimulate the eyes of the elderly, and will not affect the sleep quality of the elderly. Therefore, placing an induction night light at the bedside of the elderly is very beneficial for the elderly.
Another must-have at the bedside of the elderly is a first aid kit. The physical function of the elderly gradually declines, and there are often various physical discomforts, such as headache, stomach pain, chest tightness and so on. If a first-aid kit is placed at the end of the elderly bed, when the elderly are unwell, they can be dealt with as soon as possible. The first aid kit should include simple medicines such as cold medicine, pain medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, etc. Of course, the elderly also need to pay attention to the dosage and frequency when using drugs themselves to avoid greater harm caused by drug abuse.
The third thing that is necessary for the bedside of the elderly is a cup of hot water. Older people don't sleep as comfortably as younger people and often get up at night. If a cup of hot water is placed at the head of the bed, the elderly drink it at night, which can not only quench thirst, but also help the elderly relieve physical discomfort. At the same time, hot water also has a certain health care effect, which can promote the metabolism of the elderly and enhance the body's immunity.
Things not recommended to place:
Although the pillow in the bed can provide a certain degree of comfort for the elderly, long-term use of the pillow will cause adverse effects on the cervical spine of the elderly. Due to the deterioration of the function of the cervical spine itself in the elderly, coupled with the long-term use of pillows, the cervical spine will be in a curved state, which is easy to cause problems such as cervical spondylosis and headache. Therefore, it is not recommended to place a pillow at the head of the bed in the elderly.
It is also not very appropriate to place a mirror at the head of the bed for the elderly. First of all, the mirror will reflect light, which is easy to irritate the eyes of the elderly and affect the quality of sleep. Secondly, if the elderly look at the mirror in bed, they may accidentally hit the mirror, causing fragments to injure people. In addition, the vision of the elderly is reduced, and even if a mirror is placed, it is not guaranteed that the elderly can see themselves clearly. Therefore, it is not recommended to place a mirror at the bedside of the elderly.
Although plants can play a role in beautifying the environment, they are not suitable for placing at the head of the bed of the elderly. On the one hand, plants release carbon dioxide, which affects indoor air quality at night, making the elderly more likely to feel stuffy, shortness of breath and other discomforts. On the other hand, if a plant is placed at the head of the elderly bed, the leaves and flowers of the plant may accidentally fall on the body or bed of the elderly, causing discomfort or allergic reactions in the elderly. Therefore, it is not recommended to place plants at the head of the bed in the elderly.
To sum up, the three things that are necessary for the bedside of the elderly are a sensor night light, a first aid kit, and a cup of hot water. These things can improve the quality of life of the elderly, and also benefit the physical health and safety of the elderly. Things that are not recommended are pillows, mirrors and plants. These things can adversely affect the physical health and safety of the elderly. Therefore, when placing items at the bedside of the elderly, careful consideration is required to ensure the physical health and safety of the elderly.