联合王国专家促请老年人保持温暖、活跃和接种疫苗,以避免冬季住院。
UK expert urges seniors to stay warm, active, and vaccinated to avoid winter hospitalizations.
英国脆弱专家Kirsten Richards博士敦促老年人和照顾者通过保持温暖、水分和活跃,防止冬季住院。
Dr. Kirsten Richards, a UK frailty specialist, urges older adults and caregivers to prevent winter hospitalizations by staying warm, hydrated, and active.
在英格兰,65岁和65岁以上的人占冬季紧急入境人数的40%以上,专家们建议把室内温度维持在18摄氏度,穿着一层层的衣物,吃平衡的饭,并使用助行器。
With people aged 65 and over accounting for over 40% of winter emergency admissions in England, experts recommend maintaining indoor temperatures at 18°C, wearing layered clothing, eating balanced meals, and using walking aids.
清理冰道、消除绊脚石危险和保持社会联系也是关键。
Clearing icy paths, removing tripping hazards, and staying socially connected are also key.
建议接种疫苗、定期药品管理和安全工具,如寄生虫警报,以减少慢性病的跌落、感染和并发症风险。
Vaccinations, regular medication management, and safety tools like pendant alarms are advised to reduce risks of falls, infections, and complications from chronic conditions.