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February 2008: Keeping Seniors Safe in WinterBy Kerry Jarvi, Owner Pathway Care Serviceswww.pathwaycare.caProviding in home care for those who need extra assistance from companionship, homemaking, personal support work, and registered nursing services. Winter can be a very unsafe time for seniors. Keeping a bit organized and following a few tips will help to reduce accidents and injuries. Auto safetyTo ensure winter time driving safety, have your vehicle serviced and winterized so it’s ready for winter driving and winter road conditions. Some specific items to be checked are the:
Preventing FallsBroken hips and other joints happen more frequently in winter due wet and slippery conditions. To help prevent wintertime falls seniors should wear shoes with non-skid soles, stay only on sidewalks or areas that have been cleared of snow and ice, use handrails when available and avoid getting out after dark or in hazardous weather conditions. Ensure proper snow removal is arranged – ask a neighbour or use an agency. Install non-skid material on commonly used walk ways.Keeping your home safer Many seniors go out less in the winter months. It is important to ensure your house looks lived in.
Keeping you safer for WinterKeep moving in the winter months to stay strong, help your balance and keep your energy up. This could include stretching and balance exercises, walking around the house or getting out of the house on good days will keep you in shape for the spring. The winter is also a good time to try out a new indoor exercise class.If you are shoveling yourself, you should be doing some gentle cardio exercises on a regular basis to keep your heart healthy. Once you are done shoveling, walk around a bit. Ensure you are dressed for the weather, covering your ears, head and fingers, wearing sunglasses to reduce the glare on sunny days, layers to stay warm and good sturdy boots that fit. Try to avoid clothes that are too bulky. |
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