Monsoons are the most awaited seasons for most people due to the peace and cool weather that it brings. We enjoy being in the rain, having hot snacks and chilling out, but this is not tha case if you have the elderly at home. The rainy season can affect them with various viral infections, sudden temperature changes, low immunity, bacterial infections, diarrhoea etc. To cope with such situations, proper hygiene must be maintained regularly in the monsoons. Many home car service centres provide 24.7 elderly care services, and with us, you can expect nothing but professionalism in your parent’s daily care.
On that note, let us look at various monsoon care tips we need to follow to take good care of our elderly.
Serve them warm water
All the bcaterial and viral infections will; be on the rise in the rainy season, attacking the elderly quickly. To cope with such scenarios, it is better to boil the water they drink, preventing diseases like typhoid, diarrhoea etc. Not only for drinking but for bathing, it is highly recommended for the elderly to use lukewarm water as cold water can lead to fever and shivers in them due to their low resistance.
With us, you can hire a 24/7 attendant for your elderly who takes care of them in every activity they have for the day.
No street food
Having street food is not good for anyone, not just the elderly. The case is critical for the elderly as street food can be made with contaminated water and oil that might seriously upset their stomach due to their low immunity levels. Th antibiotics used for the illness can even cause side effects, making them weak. So, it is always advised to feed them healthy homemade food they can digest instead of the street food we get. This is a standard precaution we hear now and then regarding the rainy season.
Our home nursing services are available all day, and we provide focus-driven care to your elderly taking care of their daily dietary habits without fail.
Boost up their immunity
Immunity is one essential factor that everyone should have during the rainy season. The elderly needs to have it more as they would have low resistance due to their =age factors. Low immunity is one of the major causes of any viral and bacterial infections taht attack them during the rainy season. To save them from low resistance against diseases, feed them food of high immunity, like food rich in vitamins like fruits and vegetables, minerals, antioxidants such as nuts, and grains to improve their immunity levels to a good extent.
Our caregiver ensures that your elderly will be fed in time and with the correct quantity of foods that the doctor prescribes.
Maintain hygiene
All illnesses in the rainy season happen due to poor hygiene maintenance, which is why it is preferable to eat at home. Hygiene is essential for everyone, especially the elderly, as they can get attacked by diseases easily. Make sure that the surroundings, clothes, food, utensils, bed, bathroom and everything your loved ones use are spic and span without allowing any bacteria to present. Most of the diseases in the monsoon occur due to mosquitoes that stay in stagnant water and cause infections.
As a committed home care service centre, we ensure that your parents are at a safe and hygienic place every day.
Never forget to be with them while they go out.
It is not always soothing to GOP out in the rains, especially on the slippery roads and roads filled with water, as we cannot predict where the manholes or the current wires will be in taht water. The elderly might sometimes feel restricted and wants to get out. Always accompany them while going out and never allow them to step out alone as they might get slipped on the road on drenched in the rain leading to unavoidable illnesses. It is better to avoid them going out unless it’s an emergency and during such situations, always help them with the raincoat and the sweater. Without having a sweater can cause cold and fluctuating temperatures in them.,
Our home care nurses will always be with you elderly while they go out and help them with all the necessary things they need without the hint of doubt.
Feed them a healthy diet
Nutrition always plays a vital role in the elderly’s life, and feeding them with a clean and healthy diet preserves their strength and immunity. The digestion of the elderly will also be weak during the monsoons, so make it a point to include probiotics, fruits, veggies and nuts in their diet.
Conclusion
It is important to take care of the elderly in the monsoons; for this to happen, you need to follow the above steps without a second thought.
