Continued exercise and cancer fatigue.
Energy conservation for elderly patients.
I suggest to my patients that they avoid early morning doctor s appointments as the pressure.
Sit and stand as upright as you can.
This way the elderly will have more energy to take part in activities.
You might need to cut down on some of your activities or use energy saving devices or techniques.
One method i like uses energy conservation and work simplification techniques to fight fatigue.
Energy conservation with respiratory patients often boils down to conserving oxygen for the brain.
Research on geriatric energy conservation techniques.
Remember the most important energy conservation tip is to listen to your body.
Geriatric energy conservation refers to a method that helps elderly people avoid fatigue.
Use assistive devices when recommended to save energy and make it more comfortable and easy taking care of yourself.
Practice deep breathing exercises while you work to maintain your breathing rate and stay relaxed.
Select activities that match your energy level.
Here are some energy conserving tips.
Over expenditure of physical movement can result in oxygen desaturation unsafe numbers dropping below 90 saturation.
When you relax you help restore energy to the body.
If daily self care or home care activities are too tiring discuss this with your doctor.
Decreased physical activity which may be the result of cancer or cancer treatment can lead to tiredness and lack of energy scientists have found that even.
Make a point of scheduling rest periods throughout the day ideally by laying on your back slowing your breathing and concentrating on relaxing your muscles.
Balance activity and rest.
You ll be surprised at how much they help.
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Frequently these patients are on an oxygen supplement either daily or as needed.
Adapted from suggested strategies for energy conservation by the oncology nursing society 2001.
Explore techniques such as meditation ujjayi breathing or progressive muscle relaxation.