Winter season is here! It’s time to take those cashmere shawls and pashmina scarf, woolen blankets, sweaters, gloves, and winter socks that have been dozing off in the almirah and loft for nearly a year. The winter season is here with all the festivities. Are your elderly loved ones all set to welcome the winter?
We are all aware that the elderly are prone to get sick or weak to the weather conditions. Due to weak immunity, the elderly are easily viable to winter health issues. The fall in body temperature might result in hypothermia. The constriction of blood vessels due to low body temperature might hinder the flow of oxygen to the entire body, which, if gets severe might result in serious health conditions. Dry skin is another common problem during the winter. This can also lead to fungal infections. Breathing troubles are also faced by many seniors.
Here is a blog that encompasses winter health and caring tips for the elderly.
Wearing warm
clothes and keeping oneself warm is crucial during the winter. Staying in and wearing warm clothes will have a positive impact on the elderly. It can also help them from being affected by hypothermia. The warmth will also keep them comfortable and away from feeling sick and tired. Make sure that your elderly don’t step out without being covered properly against cold temperatures. You should also refrain from taking them outdoors, unnecessarily during this season. However, staying indoors might make decrease physical activity. So doing exercises and stretches that are recommended for seniors will keep them physically fit and pump blood circulation.
During the winter season, it’s quite normal not to feel thirsty. This will indirectly lead to lower consumption of water, leading to dehydration. You can’t make excuses for the requirements of your body. Drinking water is crucial in any season. However, you can add flavor to the water. Or you can also download apps that will give reminders to drink water calculating the liters of water required for your body each day.
Food consumption in the winter season should be watched eagle-eyed. Some of the cuisines, also have specific recipes for the winter season to best suit the body’s needs with the changing climate and to keep them warm and energetic. Fiber-rich foods can do wonders for your senior’s body. Intake of vitamin B12, vitamin C, high-calcium foods, and magnesium, omega 3 fatty acids in your diet. Adding the above-mentioned nutrients to your elder’s diet can help in managing joint pains, which are predominant among the elderly during this season. As mentioned earlier, seniors can have weak immunity. Therefore, adding foods that boost immunity can be helpful. Ginger, gooseberries, garlic, turmeric, and black cumin are immunity boosters that you can ensure in your senior’s diet everyday.
Jaggery is one of the best replacements for sugar in this winter season. This nutrient-filled sweetener has been found to help in keeping the body warm. It also has the capacity to cleanse the lungs. Additionally, this falls under the category of immunity boosters. As ghee is a good fat ensure add dollops of ghee to the diet, every day. It’s better to lower the consumption of fruits and vegetables that keeps the body cool.
You can also step ahead and use chimney heaters or usual heaters at home. When you feel the climate is pleasant and won’t affect your senior, you can also have some relaxing time with a campfire and freshly prepared, tasty, and healthy food. By doing this setup, you can have a fun time with your family and it will also make your elders happy and entertained. This can be one of the ways to make them feel cared for.
There is also one more way to make them feel cared for. It’s by availing of Athulya Senior Care’s exclusive geriatric care for your seniors in the comfort of the home. Athulya provides unique services for the well-being of the elderly. From basic assistance to specialized care, our care services cover everything. Athulya Home Healthcare is the right choice if you are searching for a home healthcare provider who provides comprehensive care and services tailored to match the needs of the elderly. Call us at 098849 45900 or visit our website, https://athulyahomecare.com/ for more information.
