Elderly people should pay attention to these matters when bathing

In daily life, for the sake of their own health, taking a bath is the most common thing people do. When taking a bath, the elderly need to pay attention to the following points.

Drink plenty of water.

Bathrooms have poor ventilation, high temperature and high humidity, which results in low oxygen content in the bathroom. Elderly people are generally weak and are prone to thirst after taking a long bath, which can lead to dizziness, palpitations, chest tightness and other symptoms, which is very dangerous.

Proper energy replenishment.

When taking a bath, the hot and humid environment will consume some of the body's energy. In addition, the metabolism is faster at this time, which will cause people to feel hungry when taking a bath. If the elderly go to the bathroom to take a bath without eating, they will easily feel dizzy and nauseous. Therefore, it is recommended that the elderly do not go to the bathroom on an empty stomach. It is best to keep it 50% to 60% full. It is also not advisable to eat too much to avoid feeling overly tired when taking a bath. You can also eat some chocolate and candy before taking a bath to replenish energy.

Get in good shape before taking a shower .

Before taking a bath, the elderly should ensure that their body is in good condition. They should avoid taking a bath as much as possible after having just finished a meal, taking medicine, or feeling sleepy, weak, dizzy, or nauseous, so as to avoid the dampness and heat that may aggravate the symptoms. Before entering the bathroom, ensure that the elderly do not have any discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. For the elderly with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, it is best to prepare some common first aid medicines when taking a bath.