Washing dishes, a daily household chore, can be fatal if you do these things. Recently, a 67-year-old woman in China passed away in an accident while washing dishes in the kitchen.
Specifically, Ms. Li, although retired for many years, still kept the habit of working hard. That day, the weather was unusually hot, Ms. Li was busy in the kitchen with a pile of dishes. She had had a problem with her waist for a long time, and also had mild high bl00d pressure, but she always thought it was a “mild illness, nothing serious”.
Suddenly, while washing dishes, Ms. Li felt severe dizziness and chest pain, the bowl slipped from her hand and fell to the ground. She had to lean against the wall to sit down, breathing heavily and sweating a lot. Neighbors heard the noise, ran over and called the ambulance immediately. Unfortunately, when the ambulance arrived, Ms. Li had passed away from a sudden heart att:ack.
This tragedy is a war:ning to us: As we get older, we really can’t take housework lightly! Especially for seemingly easy tasks like washing dishes, there are still hidden risks.
3 most dangerous moments when washing dishes
– When bending down: The elderly’s bl00d vessels are less elastic, bending down and suddenly lowering the head can easily lead to insufficient bl00d supply to the brain. Get ready with a chair with a suitable height to sit and wash dishes more safely.
– Standing for a long time: Standing and washing dishes for a long time can easily lead to poor venous return in the lower limbs. Move your legs every 15 minutes or prepare a non-slip mat.
– When exposed to cold water: Sudden exposure to cold water can lead to vasoconstriction and cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular acc:idents. Apply warm water to wash dishes, the water temperature should be controlled at about 40 degrees Celsius.
3 taboos when the elderly do housework
– Avoid doing housework alone: Especially for the elderly with chronic diseases, it is best to do housework with the participation of family members. In case of an accident, you can get timely help.
– Don’t be too diligent: If you feel unwell, you should stop doing housework immediately. Many accidents occur because the elderly try to end housework diligently.
– Draw attention to anti-slip: The kitchen floor is slippery, so you should wear anti-slip shoes and use anti-slip mats when necessary.
Practical tips for safe housework
– Arrange reasonable time: Avoid doing housework early in the morning and late at night because these are the two times when cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents are most likely to occur.
– Apply support tools: Prepare a chair with a suitable height and sit down to wash dishes to ease the burden on the waist. Apply a brush with a long handle to reduce the curve.
– Keep ventilation: The kitchen needs to be well ventilated to avoid the accumulation of grease and moisture, which can affect the respiratory system.
Details that family members need to pay attention to
– Regular checks: Examine whether kitchen equipment is safe, especially gas pipes and electrical equipment.
– Prepare a first aid kit: Always keep a first aid kit in the kitchen, which consists of common medicines and first aid supplies.
– Draw attention to the condition of the elderly: Draw attention to the physical condition of the elderly and find out timely medical care if any abnormalities are detected.
