"Little Blue Flower Memory Classroom" series of activities was held on the morning of July 17 at the Little Blue Flower Civic Center in Jiangsu Road Street, Changning District. Different from the sharing of basic theoretical knowledge about cognitive impairment in the elderly in the first event, this lecture focused on daily life care scenarios. Teacher Guo Zhijuan, a Shanghai May 1st Labor Medal winner with decades of experience in professional geriatric care knowledge and skills, spoke with volunteers who serve the elderly and geriatric cognition on the theme of "Family Safe Care" at this public welfare lecture Family caregivers with disabilities and other participants shared their views, focusing on explaining and practicing "Emergency Treatment for Falls and Aspiration/Heimlich Maneuver" to community residents, so that community residents can understand and master some of the care scenarios. Necessary first aid knowledge.
Picture caption: "Little Blue Flower Memory Classroom" focuses on daily life care scenes. Photo provided by the organizer (the same below)
There is a saying: the old man is usually in good health, but after a fall, his physical condition plummets. This is because the elderly have declining physiological functions, poor sensitivity and tolerance to drugs, etc. Once they fall, they are prone to fractures and other complications. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 684,000 people die from falls every year around the world. Among fatal falls, adults over the age of 60 account for the largest proportion. According to statistics, the global fall incidence rate for people over 65 years old is 28%-35%, and the fall incidence rate for people over 70 years old is as high as 32%-42%. According to statistics from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, falls have become the leading cause of injury death among people over 65 years old in China. In addition, as age continues to increase, the pharyngeal muscle movements of the elderly will generally appear aging or uncoordinated, making aspiration and choking very easy, which may even be life-threatening in emergency situations. When elderly patients with cognitive impairment experience dangerous situations such as falling, aspiration, choking, etc., how should on-site treatment and emergency rescue be carried out?
This time, Shanghai Aikeer Elderly Care Service Co., Ltd. specially invited teacher Guo Zhijuan to give a lecture on the solution to this problem. Teacher Guo has been deeply involved in the field of elderly care for many years. She is the founder of "Guo Zhijuan Technician Innovation Studio". She won the first civil craftsman of Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, the individual first prize of the 3rd National Caregiver Skills Competition in 2015, and the 2014 Shanghai Skills Competition. First place and other honors. The entire activity is divided into two parts: the theoretical part and the scenario part of the drill, including theoretical courses (emergency treatment for falls and aspiration) and scenario drills (on-site treatment of falls, Heimlich maneuver) and other content.
Relevant experts believe that teaching "emergency treatment of falls and aspiration" and "on-site treatment of falls and Heimlich maneuver" to community residents, especially patients with cognitive impairment and their families, has solved many problems. First, falls and aspiration are common but serious health risks in older adults, especially those with cognitive impairment. Teacher Guo uses situational teaching methods to teach residents step by step how to quickly take correct measures in emergency situations to avoid aggravation of injuries or the occurrence of complications; secondly, on-site handling skills such as correct first aid postures and simple Heimlich maneuvers can Effectively reduce injuries caused by falls and improve the elderly's ability to protect themselves in accidents. Residents who attended the meeting said that the lecture content was practical and professional, and even three generations of grandparents came to learn home safety care skills.
It is understood that this lecture has enhanced community residents’ awareness of their own health and safety by imparting relevant knowledge on home safety care, promoted mutual care and support, and established a healthier and safer community environment. The sharing of focused and practical content promotes scientific and practical life knowledge, improves the health awareness of elderly people with cognitive impairment, popularizes basic self-help and mutual rescue knowledge, and enhances the participants' ability to deal with elderly people with cognitive impairment. Correct calm emergency response ability in emergencies. The "Little Blue Flower Memory Classroom" series of activities not only teaches first aid skills to community residents, but also helps elderly residents solve the important needs of preventing and responding to first aid problems in real life, effectively promoting the health and well-being of the elderly in the community.
The event is guided and supported by the Civil Affairs Bureau of Changning District, Shanghai, and is jointly organized by Shanghai Jinmei Elderly Service Center and Shanghai Aikeer Elderly Care Service Co., Ltd.
Yang Cheng
