Winter Safety Guide for Seniors

Winter is once again upon us in Canada. It is important that seniors, among the most vulnerable to inclement weather, are prepared for cold winter temperatures and take measures to stay well. In many occasions, the temperature indicated on TV or newspaper may not reflect how the body feels. Wind chill may cause the weather to be felt much colder than it is. Here are a few suggestions to help make winter more bearable and safe!
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Keeping Safe with Safety Aids

Many of the products on the market today can make your life easier, more enjoyable and safer. Many are not very expensive, and some would make nice gifts. These products can be found in hardware stores, pharmacies, medical supply stores, mail-order catalogues and other specialty stores.
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Getting Fit For Life

You don’t need to buy special clothes or belong to a gym to become more active. Physical activity can and should be part of your everyday life. Find things you like to do. Go for brisk walks. Ride a bike. Dance. Work around the house. Garden. Climb stairs. Swim. Rake leaves. Try different kinds of activities that keep you moving. Look for new ways to build physical activity into your daily routine.
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Side Effects of New Medications

Many illnesses and diseases are so in need for new treatment methods at such a rapid pace, that conventional methods have not really been employed in terms of testing. In desperation patients and their families consent to taking and trying these medications in hopes of finding the miracle cure all.
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Safety-proofing Your Home for Alzheimer’s Care

Here are some things you can do inside and outside the home to make it easier for your relative to continue daily activities, which is very important for their self-esteem and for maintaining a sense of well-being. You want to make the home a safer environment to live in as well as lessen the potential to bring on a sense of confusion that can come with too many flashy surfaces.
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