Old-age rheumatist arthritis, with a few recommendations in daily summer life
The following points need to be noted in the day-to-day life of the elderly rheumatism patients:
I. Summer cooling
Avoiding high temperature periods
Summer temperatures are high and at noon the sun is strong. In old age, rheumatism should be avoided, to the extent possible, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., during this high-temperature period in order to avoid heat and increased joint pain.
If you have to go out, select as much of the cool period as possible and take sunscreen measures such as hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. 2. Keep the house cool
The indoors should be well ventilated and the temperature can be adjusted using such equipment as air conditioning and fans. Care should be taken, however, to avoid the low temperature of air conditioners, which could lead to increased cold or joint pain. In general, it is more appropriate to keep indoor temperatures around 26°C.
Avoid blowing directly to air conditioners or fans in order to avoid cooling the joints. The wind can be made more soft using air-conditioning panels or fan head shakes.
II. Dietary regulation
1. Light diet
The summer weather is hot and people ‘ s appetites tend to decline. Old-age rheumatism patients should choose fresh, digestible foods such as vegetables, fruits, coarse foods, etc., to avoid spicy, greasy, irritating foods.
More foods with thermal humid effect, such as green beans, melons, cucumbers, watermelons, etc., can help to alleviate joint pain and swelling.
2. Supplementary moisture
The human body sweats more in the summer and is prone to loss of moisture. The geriatric rheumatist arthritis should be replenished in a timely manner to maintain a balanced body. More can be done to avoid sugar and alcohol.
The amount of drinking water per day should depend on the individual ‘ s circumstances and generally at least 1,500 ml per day.
III. Physical exercise
1. Select the right time and mode of exercise
In the summer, when the temperature is high, the sport should choose to take place at relatively low temperatures in the morning or evening. Modes of movement that are more moderate, such as walking, Tai Chi, swimming, eight bands, etc., can be chosen to avoid intense and long periods of exercise.
The exercise is prepared to warm up and is followed by appropriate relaxation activities to avoid joint injuries.
2. Watch out for sun and summer
In outdoor exercise, sun and heat. The option is to exercise in cold places, such as under the shade of the park, by the river. At the same time, drinking water and anti-summer medicines, such as fragrance, humans, etc., are carried with them in case of heat.
IV. Daily care
1. Keep skin clean
The summer is sweaty and the skin tends to breed bacteria. Old-age rheumatism patients should keep their skin clean, bathe or wipe their bodies daily and replace clean clothes.
When bathing, care should be taken that water is not too hot and that irritating ablution products are avoided in order not to increase skin itching and drying.
2. Protection of joints
During the summer, although the temperature is high, the joints still need protection. Avoid blowing air conditioning or fans for long periods of time to avoid cooling of joints. Knees, wrists etc. can be used to protect joints.
To avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time, appropriate activity joints, such as stretching, bending, etc., are required to maintain their flexibility.
Psychological regulation
The summer weather is hot, and people are emotional. In old age, people with rheumatism and hysteria need to be careful and to remain in a good mood. Stress and anxiety can be alleviated by listening to music, reading and communicating with family and friends.
In general, geriatric rheumatological arthritis patients are expected to take care during the summer to control the conditions and improve the quality of life by taking care of summer temperature, diet, exercise and daily care. At the same time, regular visits are made to the hospital to review and to adjust the treatment programme in a timely manner, as recommended by the doctor.
