Senior Care And Safety Changes With The Season- Find Out How To Keep Your Loved One Safe With Our Team in Cleona, PA and the Surrounding Area
With the days getting shorter and the weather becoming colder, many people begin to think about the upcoming holiday season. While the holidays are exciting, they aren’t the only thing you should be considering this fall. Senior care, and the needs of seniors, changes with the seasons. For example, depending on how your loved one eats, they may change up their diet this season in order to incorporate the delicious and nutritious fall fruits and veggies.
It can be hard to remember everything that you need to do in order to get ready for the chilly weather so, with that in mind, Comfort Keepers® Home Care has put together a shortlist of fall safety tips for you and your senior loved ones:
Be aware of your back: Ensuring that you and your loved ones are protecting their back is a highly important part or fall senior care. When raking leaves or shoveling snow, be sure not to overdo it! Stretch before you begin working and take breaks to avoid getting overtired.
Prepare for ice and snow: If you live in a colder area be sure that ice for walkways, car brushes, and shovels are easily accessible.
Be cautious with candles: With the colder weather coming you may feel like burning candles to cozy up your home, however, don’t forget that candles can be dangerous. Always be sure to put out any candles if you’re leaving your home or going to bed and keep them well away from where a pet may knock them down.
Test and replace alarm batteries: This is more than just a senior safety tip, as everyone, young or old, should test and replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries every 6 months. Many people use Daylight Savings Time as a reminder.
Why Choose Comfort Keepers®?
At Comfort Keepers®, we understand that finding that right in home senior care for your loved one can be a challenge. That’s why we’re committed to providing the most compassionate care possible. Each of our caregivers is dedicated to providing as much support as your senior needs, without making them feel as though they are a burden. We want your loved one to experience all the things that they love and live with independence and dignity in their own home, rather than in “the home”.
If you’d like to learn more about Comfort Keepers® Home Care serving Cleona, PA, and the surrounding areas, our full list of senior care services, or if you’d like to learn more about our talented, compassionate caregiving team, please contact us online anytime or call us at (717) 954-0110. Our operators are available 24/7 to answer your questions and schedule your free in home consultation.
