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The importance of bathing safety
On a cold winter morning, the sky was overcast, and a light rain was pouring down on the window lattice. Old Uncle Zhang tossed and turned and experienced a difficult night. During the day, he was also in a state of mind, looking haggard, and seemed to be greatly tortured.
Seeing this, his family persuaded him to take a hot bath to dispel the cold and get rid of dampness. The old man nodded and walked slowly into the bathroom.
Unbeknownst to him, a loud bang was heard in a short time, followed by the old man's groans of pain. The family hurriedly rushed into the bathroom, only to see Lao Zhang falling on the wet floor, covered in bruises, his eyes misty with pain, and his mouth moaning incessantly.
"What's going on, are you okay?" The granddaughter anxiously helped the old man up, but Lao Zhang was unable to answer, and his whole body was sore.
Fortunately, there is an intelligent distress system installed at home, and the granddaughter immediately activated the distress procedure. It didn't take long for the sound of 120 ambulances to sound outside the door. The ambulance staff carried the old man into the ambulance and was quickly taken to the nearest hospital.
After some diagnosis and treatment in the hospital, except for some skin trauma, Lao Zhang's other parts are fine. But the accident did deal a heavy blow to the family – and if it had been delayed for a while, the consequences would have been dire.
After being discharged from the hospital, Lao Zhang told his family about his troubles. It turned out that he had been following the ancestral teachings earlier, believing that the early morning and dusk of winter were the most unsuitable times for bathing.
But recently, he heard that experts recommend that the most suitable time for the elderly to bathe between 10 and 2 p.m. after breakfast is the most suitable time, and he is puzzled by contradictory statements.
Contradictory contrasts
My wife comforted me on the side: "The wisdom of the ancients is worthy of admiration, but some traditional concepts are outdated, and we can't fully believe in them. Now, with a large number of practical research, scientists have given more scientific and professional suggestions.
"yes, I understand. Lao Zhang nodded, lost in thought. After a while, he seemed to have made up his mind and said, "From now on, I will put aside my ancestral teachings and follow the advice of scientific experts."
The old man recalled the ancient precepts he had followed since he was a child: "Bathing in the early morning in winter will lead to a large loss of yang energy; At night, when the humidity is at its highest, bathing will only allow dampness to invade the body.
So the best time to take a shower is only around noon.
These ancient sayings have taken root in Lao Zhang's heart for a long time and have become an iron rule in his life. Recently, however, he heard on television another version from experts: the best time for the elderly to bathe is actually between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. after breakfast.
"It's the opposite!" Lao Zhang frowned, puzzled. On the one hand, it is the wisdom of the ancestors that has been passed down for thousands of years, and on the other hand, it is the latest research results of modern science and technology.
The two are pitted against each other, making it difficult to choose.
Seeing this, the family members came up with ideas to make the elderly accept the new ideas. "You see, the ancients lived thousands of years ago, and their medical knowledge was limited, and many things could only be done by experience and hearsay.
But now we have advanced scientific research methods, which can study human body functions more scientifically and systematically.
"Yes, the experts' recommendations are based on a large number of experiments and clinical data, which is why they are so authoritative. We should believe in science, not be imprisoned in blind superstition.
Another family member also helped.
Importance and methodology
"But it's not enough to just find the right time. "It's also important to control the water temperature. "
Lao Zhang asked in confusion: "Why is the water temperature so important, and is too hot and too cold harmful to the body?"
"That's right. The granddaughter nodded, took out her mobile phone and called up the information she had checked before, "It is said that if the water temperature is too high and exceeds 40 degrees, it may cause skin burns; If it is too low below 33 degrees, it will cause the body temperature to drop, blood vessels to constrict, and increase the burden on the heart.
"I see. The old man suddenly realized, "Then what temperature is appropriate?"
"The ideal water temperature range recommended by experts is 34-37 degrees. In this zone, the blood vessels will dilate properly, reducing the workload on the heart, and the body will feel very comfortable and warm.
"Well, I made a note of it. But how do you get the temperature right at home?" The old man asked thoughtfully.
"There are a lot of tips!" The granddaughter said happily, "For example, use a bath thermometer to measure the temperature of the water directly, or use the elbow to test it, because the skin of the elbow is relatively thin and is particularly sensitive to temperature changes, which can be called a natural thermometer."
The old man nodded again and again, feeling that these methods were very practical.
"But it's not enough to have tools, it's more important to keep an eye on the changes in water temperature. "Because of the movement of the water and the fluctuation of the room temperature, the temperature changes slightly.
Therefore, in the process of bathing, it is necessary to monitor the family at all times, and adjust it immediately once an abnormality is found.
"That's a great thing to have your caring family by my side, so I can take a good shower safely. Lao Zhang said with a smile.
The old man carefully recorded all this, and made up his mind to pay special attention to the control of the temperature of the bathing water to ensure that every bath is comfortable, safe and warm.
Multiple elements
At this time, the daughter says: "In addition to the water temperature, it is equally important to create a safe bathroom environment. Having a good anti-slip system is a top priority, otherwise you could fall and get injured like you did before.
The old man nodded, his brow furrowed, recalling the terrible slip and fall experience, and his face was full of fear.
"That's right, so we need to take effective measures in many ways to prevent similar situations from happening again. "First of all, you should lay non-slip floor mats or non-slip floor tiles in all corners of the bathroom, including key areas such as the shower area and around the bathtub.
These materials have a special anti-slip pattern on the surface, which greatly increases friction even in wet environments.
"Well, it's important to be slip-resistant, I can't stand that kind of fall anymore. The old man said with deep feeling.
"Secondly, we also need to have handrails in necessary places, such as next to the toilet bowl and the edge of the bathtub. The son-in-law continued, "The armrests should not only be made of strong and durable materials, but also be of the right height and angle, taking into account the body characteristics of the elderly, so as to facilitate grip and strength."
"That makes so much sense!" Lao Zhang nodded again and again.
"It's so reassuring to have you so thoughtful. The old man said with emotion.
Listening to the family members count them one by one, Lao Zhang couldn't help but be a little blinded by so many details. "I'm so old, I have to rely on you to think about so many small things.
How can I survive without you? I used to underestimate your good intentions. As he spoke, the old man's eyes became a little moist.
The daughter hurriedly held the old man's hand and comforted: "Dad, you are our greatest pride and dependence, of course we have to be filial to you." Your well-being is the most important thing, and we will always keep this in mind.
Other family members agreed.
The old man was so excited that he couldn't speak incoherently, and he could only express the infinite gratitude in his heart with his eyes. The thoughtful intentions of his family made him feel warm. He understands that with such a group of people guarding him with his heart, he will be able to enjoy the joy of family life in his old age.
The need to build a help-seeking system
As soon as his daughter's voice fell, Lao Zhang suddenly seemed to remember something, and his expression suddenly became solemn: "But, even if we make all the preparations, it is inevitable that something unexpected will happen."
Family members look at each other, and this is indeed possible.
As she spoke, she opened an app on her phone, which showed real-time footage from all over the house. "This is a state-of-the-art smart home monitoring system that monitors your every move 24 hours a day.
In the event of an abnormality, such as a fall or coma, the system will immediately send out an alarm and notify us as soon as possible.
The old man looked at the familiar screen and nodded unconsciously.
"In addition to this, we have installed an emergency call device in the bathroom. Pointing to a red button on the wall, the daughter explained, "Whenever you encounter a dangerous situation, you just need to shout for help or press this button, and the system will automatically call the emergency number so that the rescuers can be the first to arrive."
"If only I had such a thing at the time. The old man recalled the terrible experience with a gloomy expression.
Seeing this, the son hurriedly comforted and said, "It's okay Dad, now that you have these devices, you can take a bath without worries." We will always pay attention to the surveillance footage, and rush to the scene as soon as there is an abnormality.
"Yes, you can rest assured. "We can't be by your side all the time, but with these high-tech devices, we can remotely monitor your condition in real time and ensure safety."
Listening to these arrangements of his family, the old man's heart suddenly became much more steady, and a relieved smile appeared on his face again. Although his body is aging day by day, with the careful care of these children, he knows that his old age will be carefree, healthy and happy.