How to guarantee the happy life of empty nesters in their later years?

A healthy body is the guarantee of enjoying one's old age. Everyone is familiar with the "one zero law", that is, physical health is regarded as "1", while others are followed by "". If the body collapses, the others are meaningless. Therefore, it is suggested that middle-aged and elderly people should have regular sleep and daily life; Insist on sunbathing for 15 to 2 minutes every day, but avoid exposure or heatstroke; Drink 6 ~ 8 cups of water every day (2 ml per cup), and it is advisable to drink a small amount of water several times; There are vegetables in meals and fruits every day, and the types are diversified, and the intake of oil and salt is controlled.

From the point of health management, middle-aged and elderly people, especially patients with chronic diseases, should carry medical insurance cards, self-made first-aid cards (indicating name, address, contact phone number, blood type, main diseases and medication) and first-aid boxes (nitroglycerin, quick-acting pills, etc.); Learn to self-monitor pulse, temperature, blood pressure, etc. It is advisable to have a physical examination every six months. In addition, emotional health can not be ignored.

two "dots" should be light

a little confused. Many middle-aged and elderly people like to talk about "I have walked more roads than you have crossed bridges". Middle-aged and elderly people are wise in life and hope their children will listen more. But young people also have their own opinions, and their ideas are very different from those of the older generation. Once the opinions are blocked, there will be a big psychological gap between middle-aged and elderly people. On the one hand, it is suggested that middle-aged and elderly people should adjust their mentality and be "hard to be confused" about their children's lives. On the other hand, children should be more patient and respectful, take the initiative to seek parents' opinions and listen patiently.

be smart. Many middle-aged and elderly people have been busy with their work and children all their lives, and they have given up their hobbies when they were young. Now it is time to care about themselves. Yale University in the United States found that colorful retirement can help middle-aged and elderly people live 7.5 years longer. Raising flowers, walking dogs, playing chess and fishing can all make life more interesting. You can also bring your wife, go out and have a look, and enjoy the mountains and rivers, which will not only broaden your horizons, but also make you feel younger.

three forgetfulness is happier

forgetting age. Psychologically speaking, fear of old age and fear of death are closely linked, and fear of death is human instinct. But we lack death education, and most people can't face death correctly. Children should pay more attention to and observe the emotions of middle-aged and elderly people; Society should also establish a support system to let middle-aged and elderly people know that death is an inevitable law of life. Forget your age and live in the present is the most important thing.

forget the resentment. Don't always recall past enmities and frustrations. This generation of middle-aged and elderly people can be said to have experienced a lot of hardships, but when things are over, don't care and entangle, because they are insignificant compared with today's happy life.

forget your desires. Moderate desire can urge people to work hard, but it is mostly aimed at young people. Stepping into middle-aged and elderly people, work has retreated to the second line, the pace of life has slowed down, and income will also decrease. Therefore, it is necessary to find a balance between chasing desire and contentment. Focus more on what you have got and less on comparing with others.

four "old" companions are not empty

There is a wife. As the saying goes, "Young couples always come with each other", American research has found that partner and marriage life are of great significance to the health of middle-aged and elderly people. If husband and wife often take a walk, have a heart-to-heart, and sit idly, it will often bring back good memories and make both sides younger psychologically.

I have an old friend. People are social roles and need friends and circles to support them. Lynn Iles of Flinders University in Australia found that middle-aged and elderly people who kept in touch with more than five close friends had a 22% reduction in mortality and an average life expectancy of seven years.

there is an old nest. Home gives people a feeling of familiarity and security, and people need this sense of belonging more when they are old. Many children work outside to pick up their parents, but unfamiliar environment will make middle-aged and elderly people feel lonely. In this case, children should communicate with their parents more, take time to show them around, get familiar with the surrounding environment, enhance their sense of security and make friends for them.

a little old-fashioned. The concept of raising children to prevent old age makes many middle-aged and elderly people not fully prepared for their later life. Nowadays, with the increase of "421" families, the traditional concept of providing for the aged also needs to be upgraded. Middle-aged and elderly people should save in advance for providing for the aged and have a sense of financial management.

remember the five "musts" to look young

to learn. Every day, a certain period of listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises and exposure to new knowledge, such as learning a foreign language, photography and music, can prevent cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

move. For middle-aged and elderly people, it is most important to choose the exercise that suits them and stick to it. It is recommended to walk, jog, swim, Tai Ji Chuan, and beat the meridians. Exercise 3 ~ 5 times a week, not less than 3 minutes each time and not less than 15 minutes each week.

laugh. Studies have found that laughing once a day has the effect of fighting mental aging. Even recalling laughter scenes can reduce the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline by 39% and 7% respectively. Middle-aged and elderly people can watch more cross talks and sketches, and get in touch with naive children to make themselves laugh.

be smart. Lin Yutang said that "it is a kind of beauty to grow old gracefully". When people get old, they should still pay attention to their appearance and buy some new clothes from time to time to dress themselves up carefully, which reflects a life attitude.

want to talk. What the "hollow" middle-aged and elderly people are most afraid of is loneliness. They should communicate more with their peers to avoid "loneliness". They can also find chat partners with the same topic by participating in community activities and interest groups.

These are the small ways for empty nesters to live a happy life. Empty nesters should not spend time with TV, but should participate in activities organized by the community. While getting along with their peers, middle-aged and elderly people are more likely to gain an optimistic and positive attitude!