Keep the elderly safe, without going overboard

Exercise at home with innovative workout methods to avoid boredom. Develop your core strength by lying down on your stomach, with hands behind your neck and try to raise your head and legs, two inches above the ground.

Yoga and deep breathing exercises can work like magic in these stressful times. As this virus attacks the respiratory system, these exercises can help strengthen the lungs.

Our mental and emotional health is connected to physical well-being, and a mentally healthy individual can fight far more diseases.

■ If the person is not able to move his limbs and attempt to do so invites pain, seek immediate advice from a doctor.

■ If after a fall, the patient feels pain on his side, it could be the hip or the spine. Common among octogenarians, the soft bones in their spine can break easily when they fall down. It is extremely important to differentiate between the two as the latter is more dangerous. ■ One should lay the person as he or she is and make sure that they’re comfortable.

■ Avoid giving the patient something to eat and drink, unless completely necessary. This is to ensure that the evaluations that one has to undergo at the hospital go smoothly as they may require a fasting process.

Health authorities across the world assert that the elderly are more susceptible to Covid-19 infection, owing to an ageing immune system and health concerns such as hypertension, diabetes, or lung problems. As they require greater precautions to stay safe, here are some points to ensure the same:

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Avoid venturing out for routine check-ups and prefer tele-consultation. If the doctor advises any tests, visit labs with all the precautions or opt for home collection facilities.

Actors Suresh Oberoi, Vivek Oberoi and Nushrat Bharucha and her family in conversation with health experts during the webinars