The holidays are upon us, and it’s a wonderful time of year! The world is decorated in sparkling lights, you get to see friends and loved ones you’ve been missing, and there’s a ton of celebratory foods that only get enjoyed at this time of year. What could be more magical?
How about staying well and not becoming one of the many who succumb to some type of illness as they spread themselves too thin and expose themselves to a lot of new germs and bacteria? For your loved one, staying healthy over the holidays will not only help him to enjoy them to their fullest, but it can also prevent more serious complications that may arise if he does get sick.
Prepare Before Heading Out
Staying well this season will be more successful for your loved one if he is not only using healthy practices while he’s out celebrating. He needs to begin his health protection at home before he even heads out the door. A personal care at home provider can help your loved one stay healthy and build up his immune system over the holidays by encouraging and supporting healthy behaviors at home.
Three Important Immune-Building Strategies this Season
1. Get Enough Rest
There is a lot to do – go shopping, wrap presents, write cards, visit family… the list goes on and on. But if your loved one spreads himself too thin and doesn’t get the sleep he needs, his immune system could begin to struggle to keep him healthy. A personal care at home provider can help your loved one practice healthy sleep habits at home so he’s got more energy when he’s out.
2. Eat Well
Sure, there are plenty of delicious sweets and comfort foods this year, but your loved one still needs to have a well-balanced diet to get his body the nutrients it needs. Ask his personal care at home provider to help with preparing lean and nutrient-rich meals to balance out all of the decadence he’ll enjoy later.
3. Keep Exercising
Don’t let your loved one forget to be active during this time of year. Those daily walks or weekly yoga classes help his body stay strong.
Staying Healthy and Safe While Out
Now that your loved one has done all he can at home to remain in good health this holiday season, there are steps he can take to avoid getting ill during the events he attends as well.
Three simple, tried-and-true tips that will help protect your loved one:
1. Wash His Hands Frequently and Thoroughly
Regular handwashing will prevent bacteria and germs from staying on his hands and then entering his system when he enjoys hand-held appetizers. He should plan to wash before he eats, after he eats, after every bathroom visit, and once again when he gets home.
2. Don’t Try To Do It All
If a family member is having a six-hour family gathering and that’s too much for your loved one, have him plan on attending for just a part of it. Ask what will happen when so he can be there during the parts that are important to him.
3. Have Someone Else Drive
The holidays can make driving more dangerous with more people on the road and bad weather conditions. Having a safe driver will keep your loved one safe while he’s out.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Scottsdale, AZ, please contact the caring staff at Home Care Resources today. Call (602) 443-4700
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