The following 7 tip that you can recommend that routine done by your parents:
1. Eat healthy with a balanced nutrition
The usila tend to eat fewer servings with relatively fewer variations. To do this, consult your nutritionist so that they get a balanced nutrition. Try to give the fruit or vegetable that belongs in superfoods like: broccoli, avocados, and berries (such as strawberries, blueberries), which contains antioxidants and allegedly capable of inhibiting the aging brain and mental decline. If your parents have a tendency to obesity orhigh cholesterol, also limit the levels of fat, salt and sugar in their food.
2. work out Routine
Although elderly, try to keep them moving and doing light exercise regularly so thattheir bodies remain fit and healthy. Physical activity really help improve blood circulation, nourish the heart, and trigger the endorphin hormone (hormone ' happy). Some specific sports exercise, such as walking, yoga, or swimming, can help improve the body's immune and relaxation.
3. Manage stress appropriately
Regardless of the age factor, stress can cause a variety of physical complaints, such as indigestion, skin (eczema), or heart disease. Whether it is stress caused by yourself (e.g. feeling lonely or ' excommunicated ' from the family) or caused by the neighbourhood (e.g. noisy conditions). Conditions of prolonged stress can suppress your immune system and make them the more vulnerable exposed to the virus. Routinely,they bring a walk in the outdoors, doing a hobby together or take a breath exercises. A simple but important things to dampen stress is laughing. According to Dr. LeeBark, Immunology of Loma Linda University in California, United States, laughing can decrease the circulation of the two hormones in the body, namely the epinephrineand cortisone which hinder the healing process of the disease. Even with a laugh 5-10 minute period five times a day also allegedly was able to boost the immune system and suppress the stress hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine, and dopamine.At the time of laughter, the brain will secrete the hormone endorphin, serotonin (which is the body's natural ' morphine ') and melatonin that will make us feel more at ease.
4. Sleep quality
One of the natural ways enhance our immune system is sleeping. With sleep quality, process improvements and regeneration of new cells will go smoothly. The body will be returned fresh and any mind relaxes. Generally everyone needs sleep duration of 7-8 hours a day. So did people usila. However, according to Andreas Prasadja, expert sleep problems and the main consultant at the Sleep Disorder Clinic RS Mitra Kemayoran, Jakarta, since the ability to sleep decreases as you get older, then most ofthe usila changing sleep patterns and grievances while sleeping. For that, create the conditions so that they can sleep soundly and quality. among others: arrange the lighting-bedroom so as not too bright, avoid eating heavy or caffeinated drinks before bed to avoid urinary desire in the middle of the night, and make sure their cozy sleepwear and absorb sweat.
5. Add multivitamin
Because food intake everyday sometimes lack sufficient nutritional needs them, then we need to add in multivitamins or supplements to enhance the durability of their body. Special for our mother, make sure they are consuming enough vitamin D andcalcium (to strengthen the bone), vitamin B12, Omega 3 fatty acids and folic acid. We could also add herbal supplements, such as honey, which in addition help improveimmune function also adds power. However, before giving the supplements, you should consult a doctor first.
6. The consumption of enough fluids
Many diseases originate in the lack of fluids in the body. White water is very effective to prevent dehydration, keeping skin moisture, and ward off a variety of viruses, including influenza viruses. The thing is, the usila generally rarely feel thirsty. So, make sure they are consuming enough water for a minimum of 8 glasses per day – 9. In addition to white, the liquid water here can also be added to juice or soup.
7. Wash your hands
This habit is simple but often forgotten. Moreover, if our parents have started senile.But the habit is important to avoid the spread of germs of bacteria that sticks in our hands. Especially when you're sneezing or coughing. For that, don't hesitate to
8. Take a cool shower or bath.
If you are absolutely unable to leave the house and do not have air conditioning, take a cool bath or shower to lower your body temperature on extremely hot days.
9. Keep your home cool.
Temperatures inside the home should not exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit for prolonged periods of time.
10. Signs of heat stroke.
Know the signs of heat stroke (e.g. flushed face, high body temperature, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, dizziness and confusion) and take immediate action if you feel them coming on.
