Senior Fall Prevention Publicity Week: "I Can Stay Fall-Free"

June 9 to 15, 2025 marks China’s first Senior Fall Prevention Publicity Week.Falls constitute a major global public health concern and one of the leading health hazards for elderly Chinese residents.In China, falls rank first among all injuries that send seniors to medical facilities, and are also the top cause of injury-related death for people aged 65 and above.01What Is a Fall?A fall refers to ...

2025-06-16

Eye Care Tips for the Elderly

1. Distant GazingWhen eyes ache and feel fatigued, stand by the window and gaze into the far distance as far as you can. Seniors in good health may head to overlook distant mountain scenery. This adjusts the eye lens and extraocular muscles, relieves visual fatigue and cuts the risk of eye disorders.2. Ocular MassageWash hands thoroughly first. Rub the two palms together quickly to generate warmth...

2024-02-07

How to Prevent Falls Among the Elderly

According to clinical specialists, most falls experienced by senior patients happen at home. Fall prevention should start with daily living adjustments as the primary measure.1. Renovate household environment- Keep floors dry at all times; install non-slip mats and grab bars in slippery toilets and bathrooms.- Add protective coverings to sharp corners of furniture.- Ensure even, soft indoor lighti...

2023-07-12

Psychosis in the Elderly

In old age, brain function degeneration and organic brain lesions, coupled with adverse life stimuli, may lead to psychological deterioration or trigger various mental disorders among seniors. Typical manifestations include feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, world-weariness and pessimism, groundless delusions that others talk about or slander them, persistent health anxiety, as well as insomn...

2022-06-09

Core Health Communication Information & Daily Care Prescription for Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease, also known as senile dementia, is a degenerative central nervous system disorder occurring in early and late old age, marked by progressive cognitive impairment and behavioral damage. Its core manifestations are gradual intellectual decline and loss of self-care ability. Early typical signs include frequent forgetfulness, personality changes, aphasia, agnosia, impaired numerac...

2022-06-09

Core Health Information for the Elderly

To raise seniors’ health awareness, carry out elderly health education, foster a social atmosphere of care and support for elderly health across society, and improve seniors’ health literacy, the Family Planning Department of the former National Health and Family Planning Commission organized experts to compile Core Health Information for the Elderly, officially released in October 2014.1. Develop...

2022-06-09

Elderly People Need to Stay Alert to Aspiration

In recent years, aspiration among the elderly has been on the rise and attracted growing medical attention. Aspiration refers to the entry of oropharyngeal foreign substances — including oropharyngeal secretions, food, medicines, gastric reflux and pathogenic microbes — through the glottis into the lower respiratory tract. The main aspirated materials are food and drinks, regurgitated stomach cont...

2019-06-27

First Aid for Myocardial Infarction: Essential Knowledge for Families of Hypertensive Patients

Hypertensive patients may suffer myocardial infarction at home or workplace. Within the first few hours of an attack, various arrhythmias are highly likely to occur, which may trigger shock or heart failure. Random movement or rushed transportation to hospital greatly raises mortality risks. Proper on-site first aid can drastically reduce the death rate.On-site Emergency Steps for Hypertensive Pat...

2019-03-27

Start Preventing Age Spots from Middle Age

Age spots, also known as senile lentigines, are lipofuscin pigmented patches that develop on elderly skin. Though typically associated with seniors, many middle-aged people develop them prematurely due to sun exposure, improper diet and other triggers. An article published in Taiwan’s New Life News emphasizes that age spot prevention should start in middle age to avoid their early appearance.Age s...

2016-03-03

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Severe Threat to Seniors’ Health

Alzheimer’s disease ranks the fourth leading cause of death among the elderly, only after heart disease, cancer and stroke. Insufficient public awareness, widespread misunderstandings about early identification, treatment and daily care often cause patients to miss the optimal treatment window.Epidemiological DataOverseas surveys show the prevalence of Alzheimer’s among people over 65 ranges from ...

2008-09-13