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"People with low blood pressure can faint if they stand in hot water for too long. This is the doctor's admonition and the beginning of all stories.
One early morning in a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, the kitchen of Rongxing's rich family is filled with the aroma of coffee and fresh cherries.
Erin Dong, a middle-aged female bank clerk, is sharing the tranquility of the morning with her old friend Song Lili.
Song Lili brought a basket full of fresh cherries from her hometown and handed them to Erin by hand, which was not only a basket of fruits, but also a transmission of deep friendship and nostalgia.
"This cherry is so delicious, thank you, Lili. Erin said as she asked with concern, "Are your parents okay?"
"Well, it's not bad, it's just that my dad has been a little high blood pressure lately. Song Lili replied with a smile, and at the same time brought out their interest in health topics.
At this time, although Dong Ailin sits behind the counter of the bank all the year round, she also pays great attention to her health management.
However, a recent episode worried her - she suddenly felt dizzy in the shower, but fortunately it did not cause more serious consequences.
This experience prompted her to go to the hospital for a full check-up, and the doctor's advice was still fresh in her mind.
The doctor explained that dizziness while taking a bath is not a trivial matter, especially for older people, and there are four things to pay attention to when taking a bath:
The first point is temperature control.
Overheated water temperatures can cause blood vessels to overdilate, which can lower blood pressure, especially for people who already have a tendency to low blood pressure.
The ideal water temperature should be kept at around 40 degrees, which is both clean and does not cause additional burden on the body.
The second point is time management.
The bath time should not be too long, especially not more than 15 minutes.
Prolonged hot baths can make the human body feel tired and increase the burden on the heart, especially in the elderly whose cardiovascular system is not very healthy.
Third, avoid standing right away.
You should stand up gradually after bathing, especially when coming out of the bath.
A rapid change of position can cause a sharp drop in blood pressure, which can lead to syncope.
Fourth, prepare for emergency measures.
It's a good idea to install non-slip mats and grab bars in your bathroom in case you need them.
In addition, if there is an elderly person or someone in poor physical condition bathing in the home, it is better to have someone at home to help in case of emergency.
These suggestions are a profound education for Dong Ailin.
Thinking back to the day when she took a shower, she used freshly boiled hot water, and because the bathroom was small, the steam made the air extremely steamy, almost forming a hot environment, which undoubtedly increased the risk of fainting.
In addition, Dong Ailin also paid special attention to a case mentioned by the doctor, which was about an elderly patient.
The patient suffered a hip fracture after a fall in the bathroom after neglecting these bathing precautions, and the recovery process was extremely painful and lengthy.
This example made Erin feel that the safety of bathing should not be overlooked, especially for the elderly.
The doctor's reminder and the cases in the story also raise the question: What other seemingly inconspicuous activities in daily life actually pose a potential threat to the safety of the elderly?
This is a question that deserves our in-depth discussion.
For example, when the elderly use the kitchen, they also need to pay attention to safety when operating complex kitchen equipment;
Slippery floors when walking around are also an often overlooked risk.
By understanding the risks behind these seemingly innocuous activities, we can better develop preventive measures to reduce accidents and keep the elderly safe.
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