Istanbul Gelisim University - Warning over 65: Do not go above the activity level

Warning over 65: Do not go above the activity level

Gerontologist F. Sıla Ayan made warnings for individuals over the age of 65 who do not go out on Sundays. Ayan said: “Problems such as breathlessness, feeling of sickness, fainting, or musculoskeletal pain may be experienced if the level of activity that is used or tolerated is exceeded and the elderly are overstretched.”

Within the scope of the measures taken against the coronavirus pandemic, individuals over the age of 65, who have been in their homes for a long time, started to go out on Sundays. Indicating that the elderly may be faced with the risk of loss of balance and frequent fall in the process of spending time outside due to muscle and skeletal losses and condition decreases during the long-term immobility, Gerontologist F. Sıla Ayan emphasized that the psychosocial needs of the elderly should not be forgotten.

Ayan spoke: “It is gratifying to be able to offer such an opportunity to our esteemed elders after the management of a pandemic with a successful worldwide acclaim. In this respect, it would be correct to enjoy this decision without forgetting the social distance and isolation rules and without the misconception that the risks associated with the pandemic have been completely eliminated.”

“REST FREQUENTLY, DRINK A LOT OF WATER”

Emphasizing that especially patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases, those with stroke history and respiratory system problems, should rest frequently in the shadows, Gerontologist Lect. F. Sıla Ayan from Istanbul Gelisim University the School of Health Sciences said: “Our elderly people should act with a gradually increasing tempo in their free time, consume plenty of water, choose a wide-sole and orthopedic shoes, light cotton clothes and do not neglect the use of masks and gloves. In addition, they should pay attention not to enter crowded places, especially in the pandemic, they should stay away from the places where there are recirculating ventilation systems.”

“ENJOY THE FRESH AIR”

Ayan spoke: “In touch with nature both psychologically and physically, they can spend time under the shade in the seaside and nearby parks, taking care of the social distance, enjoying the fresh air. We know that they comply with this suggestion and that there are those who visit their relatives and children in the cemetery and they enjoy returning to their old daily routines through the news of the media, and our elders, whom we provide consultancy.”

ATTENTION TO MID SEASON

Reminding that mid-season is a period that requires care and control, Ayan stated: “Mid-season and especially the transition to summer months can be the periods when the mortality rates and chronic health problems that we have compared to leaf fall in corporate care are exacerbated. In this regard, we advise the elderly not to disrupt physician controls and treatment plans during seasonal changes, especially to consult their physicians to adjust the dose of antihypertensive drugs according to the season. Nowadays, when quarantine measures and long-term inactivity at home are added to this process, it has become more important to follow the measures even more carefully and not to give up the measure.”