self-Isolation is very dangerous for the elderly, said chief geriatrician of the Russian Ministry of health Olga Tkacheva. It affects different age-associated diseases. Social isolation accelerates aging and weights for diseases in the elderly, says the doctor.
the Danger is, and the exit of older people from isolation. According to Tkacheva, out on the street after two months of sitting at home is fraught with the increase of injury to the elderly. This is due to the fact that in isolation, people had moved, could not maintain proper physical activity, did not leave the house, says the doctor-geriatrician. This leads to reduced muscle mass and strength, impaired gait increases risks of falls and risk of fractures, said TASS Olga Tkachev.
the Rise of injuries in the elderly after leaving the isolation expect not only geriatric, and orthopaedic traumatologists. Olga Tkachev stressed that the gradual lifting of restrictions must be accompanied by a gradual restoration of physical activity. While some older patients need to do this to attract professionals. In this case it is necessary to observe the principle of gradualism.
“do Not rush immediately to run outside and do physical activity until the fall, — said the chief anesthetist of Russia. The second is precautions. In order to avoid falls and fractures, it is necessary to wear comfortable shoes, and if you want to take a cane or if necessary even to use the walkers.”
the Elderly Olga Tkacheva recommends that even in isolation do not reduce physical activity and communication, conducting cognitive training – memorizing verses, reading and learning languages. All this together allows the elderly to stay in physical and mental shape to help them quickly return to the habitual and routine way of life. Another danger mask. The wearing of masks for patients with breathing disorders or asthma. According to the who chronic onbstructive lung disease may be third largest cause of death in the world by 2030. Also dangerous in the long wearing not only masks, but gloves.
the Russian regime of self-isolation of coronavirus COVID-19 was introduced on 29 March. In Moscow a regime of self-isolation Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin has extended until June 14. While Sobyanin has promised to Muscovites to set the graphics walks in the parks and squares.
