While the winter can be a cosy time, seniors need some extra TLC when cold weather rolls around. It’s not just about pulling out the blankets; it’s about ensuring that our older loved ones are safe, warm, and well.🔶 Check on them regularly – keeping warm is as much about the heart and mind as it is about the body.
🔶 The body loses the mechanism to stay warm with age, so layers of warm clothing are a must. Non-slip shoes are also a necessity, as the elderly are at an increased risk of falling during the winter.
🔶 Keep their homes warm through insulation and draft-proofing.
🔶 Ensure they have a good supply of their medications from The Local Choice Pharmacy. Make use of our blister packing service to ensure they take the right medication at the right time, every time.
Caring for seniors in winter needs to be well-rounded – not simply tackling the cold, but also keeping spirits high and ensuring that they feel connected and cared for.
Visit at Hilton Health, Suite 1, Groundfloor, 3 Monzali Drive, Hilton, or call 033 343 0884.