Cold winter months,I don't move as much anymore, I walk slower, I get tired more easily."
Do you ever feel that
Because they tend to go outside less often in the winter and are less physically active, the elderly are [more likely toSeason when strength and muscularity tend to decline].It is.
However, by starting to move around a little before spring arrives, you can help restore your strength and prevent falls.
In this article,How to start rehabilitation for older adults who have lost strength in the winterin an easy-to-understand manner.
Why do we tend to lose energy in the winter?
Winter is less active for the following reasons
- It's too cold to go out.
- Worried about falling due to snow or icy roads
- Short daylight hours and low mood
After a period of inactivity, muscles gradually deteriorate,Walking ability, balance ability, endurancewill decline.
【【Signs of physical weakness]
The following changes are guidelines for starting rehabilitation
- Takes a long time to get up and running.
- Walking speed slowed down.
- I get tired easily.
- prone to stumbling
- be reluctant to go out
The earlier you recognize it, the easier it will be to recover.
Start with easy exercise.There is no need to suddenly increase physical activity.Short, low load, daily."is the point.
Exercise that can be done while seated
- standstill
- Raising and lowering the heel
- knee stretcher
Start with about 10 times each.
exercise that can be done standing up
- Standing up from a chair
- Feet up in a grab hold
Always use a support to prevent falls.
Exercise in daily life
- Walk to the restroom
- Walk a lap around the room after lunch
- fold laundry
Daily activities are also a great rehabilitation.
How to keep going
(1) Determine the time
Doing it at the same time every day makes it easier to make it a habit.
(2) Devise a way to talk to them.
❌ "Get some exercise."
⭕ "Let's work out a little together."
(iii) Praise what was done.
Acknowledge small changes, such as, "Your frequency has increased since yesterday.
- Anxious to exercise at home
- Pain.
- I don't know what to do
If this is the case,On-site rehabilitation and day servicesWe recommend the use of services involving rehabilitation professionals, such as
Those who are certified as requiring long-term care can use rehabilitation services with long-term care insurance.
- In-home rehabilitation
- Outpatient rehabilitation (day care)
A care manager will create a plan tailored to your condition.
- Take it easy.
- Take a day off when you are sick.
- Stay hydrated
I won't make them work too hard."it is often the case thatTips for ContinuityIt is.
【【Summary]
The physical strength that fell during the winter,You don't have to wait for spring to gradually get it back.
The important thing is to "start early," "take it easy," and "keep going.
Daiseikai supports the recovery of physical strength through day and in-home rehabilitation services that focus on rehabilitation.
If you feel that you may have lost strength recently, please feel free to contact us.
＼ Please feel free to contact us if you have any problems ／.
Medical Corporation Taiseikai Uchida Hospital Community Medical Cooperation Office
(TEL) 0278-24-5329
