When the weather turns cold, some tips on how to prevent injuries for the elderly

There are more and more elderly people living alone. Due to the cold weather, thick clothes and inconvenient movement, it is very common to suffer from falls. Preventing falls in the elderly is getting more and more attention! Beizhen electric scooter for the elderly solves the travel problem of the elderly and provides a safer and more convenient travel solution for the elderly. The improvement of the living conditions and environment of the elderly is a priority for family members, and it is urgent!

Common injury scenarios and preventive measures for the elderly Indoor attention: 1. When taking things from high places,  foldable power wheelchair  when the seasons change in the severe winter, you need to add clothes and quilts. Clothes and quilts are often placed on the top of high cabinets or on the attic; When stepping on a small bench or ladder, the probability of such a fall is very high. At this time, family members should prepare clothes and quilts in advance before winter to avoid such situations. 2. The floors in the bathroom and kitchen are slippery and slippery if you are not careful. Lay non-slip floor tiles, scrub them at any time, keep the ground dry, and install handrails on the walls of the bathroom for the elderly to grasp. These are effective measures to prevent slippage.

Falling from the edge of the bed Elderly people have poor balance and feel sluggish, and often fall from the edge of the bed and stool due to misjudgment. Therefore, the edge of the bed and the stool of the elderly should not be too high or too short, to minimize the physical loss of the elderly when standing up and sitting down, it is best to have an armrest on the bedside and chair.

The uneven ground such as thresholds and stairs are the main places where the elderly are inattentive and stumble and cause damage. Leaving warning language in these places is helpful to remind the elderly to pay attention to the steps to avoid falling. Outdoor attention: 1. Travel mode The elderly are slow to respond, and their response to emergencies is often half a beat. Riding a bicycle or electric vehicle, taking a bus, or crowding the subway, they often encounter unexpected situations and cannot respond quickly. . Therefore, the elderly should face their health status rationally, choose the appropriate travel mode, be a little extravagant, and buy an elderly scooter! It’s worth your hard work all your life!