Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice, has passed away. Elderly people should pay more attention to their "last fall"

As a Chinese, each of us should thank Mr. Yuan. Although Mr. Yuan is gone, he will always live in the hearts of hundreds of millions of Chinese. Mr. Yuan, 91, fell in March this year and never stood up again. The damage caused by falls to the body of the elderly is much greater than that of young people, and the fall of the elderly may also be the "last fall".

Every winter, when it snows, we often remind the elderly around us to stay out less to avoid falling. According to relevant statistics, more than one million elderly people suffer hip fractures due to falls every day. After a hip fracture, one can only lie in bed, and turning over becomes difficult. The mortality rate of the elderly has also increased due to hip fractures. Why are the elderly more prone to fractures?

1. Osteoporosis

As we age, our body functions decline. The amount of calcium lost, which is closely related to bone health, is also increasing. The incidence of osteoporosis is high among the elderly, and most elderly people have osteoporosis. The appearance of osteoporosis is like a hollow piece of wood, which will fracture when it encounters external force.

2. Many basic diseases

Elderly people are often plagued by diseases, and may suffer from basic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The emergence of these diseases also causes some complications. For example, diabetes causes many complications. Many diabetic patients feel that their feet are not heeled when they walk, as if they are stepping on cotton. The emergence of these complications makes diabetic patients walk unsteadily and more likely to fall.

3. Lack of meat in the diet

Many elderly people eat less meat, and meat is the main source of high-quality protein. Lack of protein will also affect bone health. Collagen can enhance bone toughness, while protein deficiency will increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. There are two main reasons why the elderly eat less meat. One is that they have bad teeth and cannot chew meat. Another reason is that they have misunderstandings about meat and dare not eat meat for fear that eating meat will cause high blood lipids.

The above three factors are the main reasons why the elderly are prone to fractures. There is a saying in China about the elderly: "An old person in the family is like a treasure." The elderly have experienced a lot, and their experience can help us avoid detours. Moreover, only with the elderly can we feel at home. In order to reduce fractures in the elderly, what should we do as children?

1. Timely treatment of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis that has been diagnosed cannot be ignored. For friends who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, drug treatment is still needed. Calcitonin is used less and less in clinical practice because of its many side effects. Bisphosphonates are new drugs that are currently used more frequently in clinical practice to treat osteoporosis. Their biggest feature is their long half-life, which means that their efficacy in the body can last for several months or even a year.

2. Do a good job of calcium supplementation

Calcium is closely related to bone health, and the elderly should pay more attention to calcium supplementation. On the basis of drinking milk every day, you can take calcium supplements in moderation to avoid calcium deficiency in the body. While supplementing calcium, you should also pay attention to the supplementation of vitamin D. Although vitamin D is only a vitamin, it has an important relationship with calcium supplementation. Vitamin D can promote the deposition of calcium in the bones, promote the absorption of calcium in the small intestine, and increase the absorption rate of calcium in the human body. While supplementing calcium, be sure to remember to supplement vitamin D.

3. Eat a balanced diet and take dietary nutrient supplements in moderation

Food is the main source of nutrients needed by the human body, and there is no food in the world that can contain all the nutrients needed by the human body. Diet should follow a diversified diet. Only by eating more kinds of food can more nutrients be obtained. The elderly generally have bad teeth, which makes it difficult to chew food and also affects appetite. For such elderly people, you can choose to take dietary nutrient supplements in moderation according to the actual situation to avoid malnutrition.

4. Provide anti-slip protection

Elderly people have poor legs and feet, so they should take anti-slip measures. They should wear anti-slip shoes, and the floor of their home should also be anti-slip. Especially in the bathroom, anti-slip protection should be done well, as the accumulation of ground water may cause falls. In winter, when it snows and the roads are slippery, the elderly should avoid going out to minimize the risk of falling.

An old person in the family is like a treasure. I hope every old person can live a long life. I also hope every old person can live a healthy and happy life.