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As Li Jianguo grew older, he found that he gradually lost his independence in his daily life.
Li Jianguo's life has become more and more dependent on his children and caregivers, which makes him feel extremely helpless and helpless.
In order to cope with this problem, Li Jianguo decided to go to the hospital for a comprehensive health check-up to find out if there was anything that could be done to improve his current situation.
Accompanied by his son, Li Jianguo came to the central hospital.
They were greeted by an elderly doctor, Dr. Liu, who has extensive experience in the field of geriatrics.
Dr. Liu carefully inquired about Li Jianguo's medical history and arranged a series of tests, including blood tests, imaging tests and cognitive tests.
While waiting for the results of the examination, Li Jianguo and Dr. Liu had a profound conversation.
"Dr. Liu, I'm worried that I'll be a burden to my children in the future," Li Jianguo said frankly, "Is there any way I can continue to maintain my independence?" ”
Dr. Liu smiled and replied, "Mr. Li, your concern is understandable. Many older people have similar concerns.
In fact, smart people will do two important things in advance to deal with this problem. "What are those two things?" Li Jianguo asked eagerly.
It is to maintain the health of the body and delay the aging process. Secondly, it is necessary to have a long-term care plan in case you need it. Dr. Liu patiently explained.
Maintaining good health is the basis for the elderly to be able to take care of themselves.
Dr. Liu developed a detailed health management plan for Li Jianguo, including a reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and regular health check-ups.
Li Jianguo insists on jogging every morning and joins a fitness club for the elderly to participate in a variety of sports suitable for the elderly.
In terms of diet, he followed his doctor's advice to reduce high-fat and high-sugar foods and increase his intake of vegetables and fruits.
In addition, he regularly visits the hospital for medical check-ups to ensure that his physical condition is maintained at a good level.
After a period of perseverance, Li Jianguo found that his physical strength and energy had improved significantly, and many things in his life were able to be completed independently.
He sighed: "It turns out that staying healthy can really make such a big difference!" "Staying healthy alone isn't enough to solve the problem completely.
In particular, Dr. Lau stresses the importance of having a detailed long-term care plan.
This plan covers not only the medical care that may be needed, but also all aspects of life.
Li Jianguo, together with his family, began to elaborate on this plan. They hired a professional nursing consultant to help them assess Li Jianguo's possible future nursing needs and develop a detailed care plan.
In the process, they considered various possible scenarios, such as whether Li Jianguo should choose hospitalization or home care if he could not take care of himself;
selection and training of caregivers; and what to do in case of an emergency. In order to ensure the feasibility of the plan, Li Jianguo also prepared a part of the funds in advance to cope with possible nursing expenses.
In the following years, Li Jianguo strictly followed the plan. Not only has he maintained good health, but he has also installed various age-appropriate equipment at home, such as non-slip mats, handrails, etc., to improve the safety of daily life.
In addition, he regularly communicates with his care consultant to keep his care plan up to date and ensure that it always meets his needs.
An accidental fall gave Li Jianguo a real experience of the importance of a care plan. Due to the non-slip mats and handrails installed in his home, he was not seriously injured when he fell.
In addition, the nursing consultant also arrived quickly to help him with emergency treatment and contact the doctor for follow-up treatment.
After this incident, Li Jianguo firmly believes in the importance of preparing in advance.
He told the family: "Thanks to these preparations in advance, otherwise this fall could have caused more serious problems." ”
In response to the problem of the elderly not being able to take care of themselves, Dr. Liu also gave some practical advice: Mental health is also important: in addition to physical health, mental health is also an important factor that affects the quality of life of the elderly.
Maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude, participating in social activities, and staying in touch with family and friends all contribute to the quality of life of older adults.
Family support: Families play an important role in elder care.
The love and support of family members can not only alleviate loneliness in the elderly, but also provide necessary psychological support and assistance.
Access to community resources: Many communities have services and resources for seniors, such as day care centers, universities for the elderly, and more.
Making the most of these resources can help seniors stay socially active and get more support.
Legal and financial preparation: Make legal and financial preparations in advance, such as making a will, creating a financial plan, etc. It can ensure that the elderly can still be properly cared for when they lose their ability to take care of themselves.
Through reasonable health management and detailed long-term care plans, Li Jianguo not only improved his quality of life, but also reduced his dependence on his family.
In the face of the problem of being unable to take care of oneself in old age, it is very necessary to prepare in advance, maintain good health, and develop a detailed care plan.
These two smart things can help older people better cope with the challenges of later life and live more self-reliant and dignified lives.
[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】
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