How can middle-aged and elderly people prevent fractures?

  Fractures not only cause great pain to middle-aged and elderly people, but also impose a huge economic burden on families and society. Therefore, the issue of fracture prevention is becoming more and more important for middle-aged and elderly people.  There are two basic factors for fracture in middle-aged and elderly people: osteoporosis, which decreases the strength of bones; due to aging, the flexibility of bones and joints decreases, coupled with inattention to physical activities, the adjustment ability of bones and joints decreases, and the chance of bruises increases. Therefore, the prevention of fracture should mainly start from these two aspects.  First, to promote the significance of fracture prevention to middle-aged and elderly people. Fully understand the importance of fracture prevention, and pay attention to prevent fracture frequently in daily life.  Secondly, live a regular life, pay attention to good rest and keep your energy level high. In this way, maintaining good responsiveness of the brain to the surrounding environment in daily activities can reduce the chance of bruises.  Third, maintain good living habits. Do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, and pay attention to calcium supplements in the diet to reduce bone resorption, which can help reduce the chance of fracture.  Fourth, adhere to physical exercise. Enhancing physical fitness and maintaining good brain regulation and joint flexibility can reduce the chances of bruises and help prevent fractures.  Fifth, pay attention to the activities under special environmental conditions. Fractures in middle-aged and elderly people are common in some special environmental conditions. Such as snow and ice in winter, going up and down stairs, restrooms and bathhouses. In these environmental conditions, it is easy to fall and cause fractures. Special attention should be paid when encountering these conditions.  Although fracture is an unexpected event and unpredictable. However, by paying sufficient attention to this problem in daily life, the chance of fracture can be greatly reduced.