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"Look, Uncle Li has fainted!" exclaimed a citizen who had gotten up early for morning exercises. In a small park in the city, Uncle Li, a 73-year-old retired postman, suddenly fainted during his daily morning exercise.
Onlookers quickly called the emergency number, and paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after. After a preliminary examination, the doctor sighed softly: "When people are old, remember 3 don'ts to exercise!"
Uncle Li revealed his morning exercise habit when he was questioned by the doctor in the ambulance: every morning, he would insist on running and doing some strength training, thinking that this would keep him healthy and energetic.
The doctor shook his head after hearing this, explaining that this kind of high-intensity exercise may be a bit excessive for someone of Uncle Li's age. Uncle Li was taken to a nearby hospital for a comprehensive examination, and the results showed that his heart was overburdened and he needed to adjust his exercise plan immediately.
Dr. Zhang, a geriatrician at the hospital, took over Uncle Li's case and decided to use the opportunity to educate more seniors about safe exercise.
While examining Uncle Li, Dr. Zhang explained in detail why the elderly need to pay special attention when exercising. He said that as people age, their cardiovascular function, bone density and muscle strength will gradually decline, so it is recommended that older people choose some low-intensity, low-risk forms of exercise, such as walking, tai chi or yoga.
At this time, Dr. Zhang suddenly remembered another elderly patient he had met earlier, Grandma Zhou. Grandma Zhou once suffered a hip fracture due to a fall, which also happened after an intense square dance.
Dr Teo used this story to highlight that even seemingly safe activities need to be done within one's means, especially for older people who may have osteoporosis due to their age.
Next, Dr. Zhang introduced Uncle Li to three safe and effective ways to exercise for the elderly, and explained why these exercises are suitable for the elderly.
The first is walking, which is the safest aerobic exercise that boosts heart function without putting too much strain on the joints. Tai Chi not only strengthens muscle and joint flexibility, but also helps improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.
Throughout the treatment and education process, Dr. Zhang also reminded Uncle Li and other elderly patients that when choosing exercise, they should not only consider the type of exercise, but also pay attention to the time and frequency of exercise.
He suggested that it is best for the elderly to do a moderate amount of exercise in the morning and avoid periods when the temperature is too high or too low, which can minimize the health risks caused by environmental factors. Through these detailed suggestions, Uncle Li gradually realized that his previous exercise method may not be completely beneficial to the body.
He began to adjust his exercise program and followed Dr. Zhang's advice to choose Tai Chi and walking, two exercises that are more suitable for his age and physical condition.
Uncle Li's story spread in the community, and many seniors of the same age began to follow his example and change their exercise habits. One day, the community center organized a health lecture and invited Dr. Zhang to explain how to exercise scientifically for the elderly.
In his lecture, Dr. Zhang reiterated the importance of exercise for the elderly, while emphasizing the need for moderation and proper approach.
He mentioned a little-known but very important point: when the elderly are doing daily activities and sports, they can actually reduce the risk of injury by wearing some simple protective equipment, such as knee and wrist pads, which can protect the joints from injury to a certain extent.
Although many seniors worry that exercise will increase the burden on their bodies, proper exercise can actually help them better control their weight and improve their body's metabolic function, which is very beneficial for maintaining heart health and controlling blood sugar and blood pressure.
He stressed that exercise should be part of the daily life of older people and should not be completely abandoned because they are getting older. Dr. Teo encourages them to find the most suitable exercise for them under the guidance of their doctors.
A few months later, Uncle Li and some of his friends formed a "Healthy Morning Exercise Group", and they did moderate Tai Chi and walks together every day.
Uncle Li felt like he had a second spring, not only did he lose weight, but his blood pressure was also under control. With the right approach and moderate exercise, you can not only maintain your health, but also enhance your social connections and improve your quality of life.
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