Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults

Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults

The winter months can be challenging for anyone to stay in good health. You’re facing a higher risk of illness and cold weather which can create dangerous conditions roads and sidewalks and limit your time outdoors. Especially for seniors, staying in good health is essential to enjoying the best quality of life.

When the temperature drops, older adults face a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather.

Here are some safety tips for older adults to stay healthy in winter.

Be mindful about your diet.

Now more than ever, you want to be sure you’re eating your fruits and vegetables, limiting your junk food and taking the proper vitamins to supplement your diet. This gives your immune system the best chance to fight off illnesses. Additionally, a good diet will make your body stronger and more resilient during a fall. Your diet impacts every other aspect of your health. Pay attention to it!

Wear woolen Sweater:

This advice is applicable to both indoors and outdoors – wearing woolen sweaters will keep you warmer and are also easier to shed if you overheat. For an aged person, it can be increasingly difficult to regulate your own body temperature. Help them wearing woolen sweaters to stay comfortable and in good health.

Be prepared for power outages.

Another necessity for staying healthy in the winter is extra candles, flashlights and blankets. If your power should go out, you will need to remain warm and comfortable in your home until it is fixed. These essentials will be much appreciated in an emergency situation.

Spend more time with friends and family.

Another aspect of your health in the winter months that can be challenging is your emotional health. Many people suffer depression in the winter and the best way to proactively combat this is to spend dedicated time with family and friends.

If you live in a retirement community, make an effort to partake in their many planned activities. If you live alone, ask your family and friends to check in with you regularly so you have someone to talk to each day, whether by phone, in-person

Eat a varied Diet:

When its cold outside we are less likely to get the sun exposure that we need for our bodies to produce Vitamin D, and we tend to eat a less varied diet. Eating foods with Vitamin D, like Milk, grains, and certain seafood can help with this defect.

Precautions to Take

• Stay indoors (or don’t stay outside for very long).

• Keep indoor temperature at 65 degrees or warmer.

• Stay dry because wet clothing chills your body more quickly.

• Dress smart – protect your lungs from cold air. Wearing 2 or 3 thinner layers of loose-fitting clothing is warmer than a single layer of thick clothing. Think about getting your thermals!

• Essential winter wear: hats, gloves), winter coat, boots, and a scarf to cover your mouth and ears.

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