Expert Viewpoint on Spring Health Care from 120 Health Network: Beware of Recurrence of Cerebrovascular Diseases

Cerebrovascular disease is a common illness among the elderly, which can cause inconvenience in movement and affect one's mental state. According to experts from the 301 Hospital of the PLA in Beijing, early symptoms of cerebrovascular disease in the elderly can be manifested as brain weakness syndrome and cognitive impairment, and extra precautions should be taken during seasonal changes.

Cognitive impairments due to cerebrovascular disease often present with sudden onset, showing stepwise degeneration. In the subsequent process, some patients may experience perceptual and cognitive disorders, leading to various delusions such as paranoia, hypochondria, jealousy, and theft delusions. Some patients progress from emotional fragility to emotional blunting and forced laughter or crying, while a few may have emotional outbursts.

Experts from the 120 Health Website point out that as the condition progresses, if complications, mental trauma, or sudden environmental changes occur, especially in cases of acute cerebrovascular accidents, dementia symptoms may worsen in a stepwise manner, eventually leading to complete dementia in the late stages.

During the transition between winter and spring, the elderly should pay attention to self-regulation in daily life, maintaining a normal and regular lifestyle, and should not indulge in oversleeping due to the cold.

After waking up in the morning, it is best to rest for five minutes before getting up and moving around because the body’s vascular adaptability is poorest in the morning, and sudden activity can easily trigger cerebrovascular diseases. Exercise according to your physical and mental condition, ensuring at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day, and avoid intense activities such as mountain climbing or playing ball games.

Additionally, experts from the 120 Health Website remind that the elderly can engage in appropriate dietary supplements or medicinal supplements to enhance their body's disease resistance and maintain healthy cerebral vessels.