Kapanlagi.com - The corona virus covid-19 pandemic is known to be able to affect anyone regardless of age. However, it is undeniable that the elderly are vulnerable to corona covid-19. The main factor can be attributed to the decreasing immune system.
The elderly are one of the groups vulnerable to the corona covid-19 pandemic. This is because at this age, various organs, functions, and body systems begin to decline. The elderly usually start to show signs at the age of 45 and various health problems begin to appear at the age of 60.
Therefore, various efforts to care for and take care of the elderly are often carried out by health agencies and the community. In order to maintain a healthy aging life. Including during the corona covid-19 pandemic which is vulnerable to the elderly.
Caring for and taking care of the elderly during the corona covid-19 pandemic needs to be done to avoid high levels of risk due to the corona covid-19 pandemic. There are many elderly people who have underlying diseases such as hypertension, heart problems, respiratory disorders, diabetes, Alzheimer's (memory loss).
Therefore, there are several tips for taking care of the elderly during the corona covid-19 pandemic that you need to know. Here are 9 tips for taking care of the elderly during the corona covid-19 pandemic as reported by the Instagram infographic by @dkijakarta.
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1. Provide Understanding About the Corona Covid-19 Outbreak
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To take care of the elderly during the corona covid-19 outbreak, try to provide understanding to the elderly about the current corona covid-19 situation. This is important so that the elderly can play a role in maintaining their health during the corona covid-19 outbreak.
Try to use simple language when providing understanding. Complicated language can confuse the elderly.
Some understanding about the corona covid-19 outbreak that you can explain to the elderly includes wearing a mask when sick, going to the hospital, maintaining distance, and maintaining cleanliness, including clothing cleanliness.
2. Providing Healthy Food Intake
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Healthy food intake needs to be done to maintain and care for the elderly during the corona covid-19 pandemic. It is advisable for this healthy food to contain plenty of vitamins, especially to boost the immune system.
In addition, pay attention to food for specific diseases or allergies. Because, some foods can be susceptible to diseases in the elderly. As much as possible, these foods should have a balanced nutrition, sufficient water intake, vegetables, and fruits.
3. Keep Doing Activities at Home
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Due to the corona covid-19 pandemic, some elderly activities may be disrupted. However, as much as possible, continue to engage in activities such as sunbathing adequately, maintaining distance from others, and getting sufficient rest of at least 6-8 hours per day.
4. Avoid Physical Contact
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Taking care of the elderly during the corona covid-19 pandemic is generally the same as preventing corona covid-19 in everyone. One of them is avoiding physical contact with each other. This includes staying away from sick people. And make hand washing a habit.
5. Postpone Direct Check-ups with Doctors
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Usually, the elderly have a routine schedule for health check-ups with doctors. However, during the corona covid-19 pandemic, try to postpone routine check-ups with doctors in person. Because hospitals can become vulnerable places for the elderly.
Make sure that daily medications are available enough and take medication regularly. If the situation is truly urgent, you can use technology to contact a doctor for consultation.
6. Keep the Environment Clean
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Try to maintain and care for the environment to stay clean. Whether it's the bedroom, bathroom, or the surrounding area of the house. This will create a safe and comfortable environment for the elderly. Also, make sure that there is enough ventilation and sunlight entering the room.
7. Avoid Crowds
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Social activities such as traveling, shopping, and gathering should be avoided for a while. Considering that the elderly are quite vulnerable to the corona covid-19 outbreak. Therefore, avoiding crowds is a way to protect the elderly from corona covid-19.
8. Limit the Number of Caregivers
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At least during the corona covid-19 outbreak, try to limit the number of people taking care of the elderly. Ideally, only 1 to 2 people should be enough to take care of them.
Make sure that the caregivers are healthy individuals without a history of exposure to the corona covid-19 outbreak. This will ensure the health of the elderly. Additionally, when visiting the elderly, remember to wash your hands, wear a mask, and maintain a one-meter distance from them. The visiting time should be limited as much as possible.
9. Provide Entertainment
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Providing entertainment to the elderly is one way to care for and take care of them during the corona covid-19 pandemic. Yes, invite the elderly to engage in fun activities at home to avoid boredom. Activities such as watching TV or contacting relatives through online connections.
These 9 tips for caring for and taking care of the elderly during the corona covid-19 pandemic need to be implemented to ensure their health is maintained. So those are the tips for caring for and taking care of the elderly during the corona covid-19 pandemic, always be cautious to avoid viruses and diseases.
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