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