Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Doctors advise elderly to avoid cold
Doctors are saying that older people should be careful in the cold weather.
They should not go outside early in the morning or late in the evening.
It's better to go out when the sun is shining.
They should also do some light exercises to keep their muscles flexible and avoid feeling stiff.
This can help them not fall and get hurt.
The cold weather can make older people feel colder because their skin is thinner and they have less fat.
Doctors also say that older people should cover their heads when they go outside because they lose more hair as they get older.
This can help keep them warm.
Many older people are going to the hospital with problems like heart failure and breathing issues because of the cold.
Doctors are also advising older people to wear masks when they go outside to avoid getting sick from the bad air in winter.
Doctors advise elderly to avoid outdoor activities in early morning and late evening during winter.
Elderly should perform free-hand exercises to prevent muscle stiffness and reduce the risk of falling.
Extreme cold can increase the risk of heart failure, stroke, and respiratory infections in the elderly.
Nearly 70% of patients in emergency departments are elderly with complaints of heart failure, respiratory distress, and pneumonia.
Elderly are advised to cover their heads and wear masks when stepping out to protect against cold and foul air.
- Who
- Elderly population of the city
- What
- Doctors advising to avoid outdoor activities in early morning and late evening, perform free-hand exercises, and take precautions against cold
- When
- During winter
- Where
- City (unspecified)
- Why
- To prevent muscle stiffness, reduce the risk of falling, and avoid health issues like heart failure, stroke, and respiratory infections
- Recommended Time for Outings
- When the sun is bright
- Recommended Activities
- Free-hand exercises and walking
- Percentage of Elderly Patients in Emergency
- 70%
- Common Complaints in Elderly
- Heart failure, respiratory distress, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infections, breathing difficulty
- Increase in Emergency Calls
- Nearly doubled in the last few days