In addition to taking care of health, one thing that should not be overlooked is creating an environment suitable for the elderly. Preventing falls and unexpected incidents.
Elderly people are considered to be at an age where health must be given importance. They are a vulnerable group that must be taken care of. The older they get, the more their health and body decline. In addition to taking care of their overall health, diet, and exercise, organizing the house to facilitate their lifestyle and use is important. Preventing falls because elderly people. Who are underweight or overweight have atrophied muscles and osteoarthritis, เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย causing bowed legs, a curved/hunched back. And chronic bone and muscle pain.
Including those who have mood disorders, dementia, or take medications that cause drowsiness regularly, are at a very high risk of falling. They should consult a doctor to assess their balance, use balance aids and shoes recommended by the doctor, and adjust the home environment to be safe, with no places where they could trip, slip, or fall.
Make your home safe for the elderly
The floor should be smooth but not slippery,
without levels or obstacles. It should not be oiled or polished. Avoid laying the floor with patterns or colors that are “dizzying” because it will make it difficult to see the level of the floor or objects that are obstructing it. If there are different levels of the floor, you should attach colored stripes or anti-slip tapes at the edges so that the elderly can see clearly.
Comfortable and safe bedrooms:
Elderly bedrooms should be located on the ground floor of the house to reduce the risk of going up and down the stairs. They should be well ventilated, not stuffy, and located in a quiet area, free of noise or smells from the kitchen or garage. The bed should not be too low or too high. There should be a switch to turn on the light near the head of the bed for easy switching if the elderly wake up in the middle of the night.
Bathrooms
are areas where the elderly often fall. Therefore, you should choose non-slip flooring materials. You should separate the dry and wet zones. Install grab bars in various areas, such as next to the toilet bowl and sink. In the shower area, use a shower chair. Use a sitting toilet instead of a squatting toilet. The bathroom door should be easy to open and close so that help can be provided in an emergency.
Choose furniture
that is stable, strong and safe. The height and style of the furniture should be suitable for the elderly’s body, such as a chair that is high enough to allow the elderly to rest their feet comfortably and have their knees bent at a right angle. Chairs with backrests and armrests are recommended as they are safer. The bed should be at a height that the elderly can get in and out of easily. Tables or shelves should not have sharp edges that could cause danger.
Interior doors
should be sliding doors or have knobs/lever that are not too heavy or stiff to allow the elderly to use them easily without much effort. They should be wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair or emergency assistance.
Adequate and non-glare lighting:
Home lighting should be soft and bright, especially in key areas such as hallways, stairs and bathrooms, to reduce the risk of not being able to see obstacles or differences in level. Light switches should be at chest or shoulder level, making them easy to turn on and off and clearly visible.
In addition, encouragement and love in the family are very important for the elderly. If living in the same house, there should be activities together to prevent the elderly from living alone. Sometimes, the elderly may just need “time” to see and talk to their loved ones. Paying attention, “listening” with respect, or allowing the elderly to do small things for us will make them feel accepted and valuable in the eyes of their family. Even though the elderly used to be healthy, deterioration is inevitable. When the body changes, preventing and promoting health to prevent illness and regular screening for “age-related diseases” are therefore key.