Tips for caring for an elderly loved one during the cold fall and winter months
The winter season is upon us; it is now too uncomfortable to be outside for walks in the parks or picnics in the park. It can be a harsh and slightly depressing season for everyone, both outside and inside the home. This experience of the uncomfortable cold outside, dryness indoors due to heaters and the early setting of the sun can be very brutal, especially for our elderly love ones. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are a few tips from Our Caregivers at NorCal Individual Care that can help elderly loved ones get by and even enjoy the winter months: The first thing to be prepared for in the winter is flu season . The flu is one problem that makes winter unbearable! In order to ensure the elderly are prepared for flu season, it is important for them to get flu shots before the season arrives. Flu shots should be taken annually, to combat changes in the type of flu virus of the season. In addition to that, it is important to ensure that hands are constantly w...