Preparing for Fall with Visiting Angels

Fall is here, which means cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and less sunlight each day. Some people enjoy these changes, but they can also cause people to feel tired, anxious, or sad. As the fall and winter roll in, it’s essential to embrace the changes, relax, and indulge in self-care. Practicing self-care and staying in tune with your body and emotions can help ease any seasonal changes your body may experience. 

Start a Skin Care Routine

Skin care is often considered beauty care but caring for your skin isn’t about looking youthful. Your skin plays a vital role in keeping the rest of your body healthy, so it’s essential to take care of it. Skin is the body’s largest organ, and its primary purpose is to protect your body from harmful microbes that could cause an infection. Skin also prevents dehydration, makes vitamin D with the help of the sun, and regulates body temperature. With age, skin becomes thinner, making it more prone to cracks, cuts, and scrapes. Proper skin care improves the strength of the skin and allows it to continue protecting the body. 

In the cooler months, the skin tends to become dry, itchy, or flaky. To combat the cold, dry air, it’s essential to keep your skin moisturized with a daily, unscented moisturizer. If you tend to have dry skin even in the summer, look for moisturizers and cleansers designed for dry skin. 

Enjoy Nature

Fall is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature. Spending time outdoors in the sun can improve your mood and helps feed your body vitamin D. A few outdoor activities to try include walking, apple picking, hiking, yoga, or biking if you want to get in a workout. If you’re looking for a more relaxing outdoor activity, you can visit the zoo, have a picnic, or read a book in your favorite park. Remember, even though the sun is not as hot in the fall, it’s still essential to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. 

Decorate

Autumn is the start of the holiday decorating season, and transforming your home to match the season can be a fun way to boost your mood while you get creative. You can stick to seasonal decorations such as pumpkin candles and wheat wreaths, or you can embrace the spookiness of Halloween with ghosts, witches, and goblins. Invite your family and friends to join, and even host a decorating party with food, music, and games. 

How Visiting Angels Can Help

If you or an aging loved one is looking for in-home assistance this fall, the team at Visiting Angels Barrington, Illinois, is happy to help. Our compassionate caregivers can help with light housekeeping, meal preparations, medication reminders, personal grooming, mobility, transportation, and more. Our Barrington office serves Barrington, Algonquin, Palatine, Lake Zurich Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Cary, and the surrounding communities. If you’d like to learn more about our services, you can complete this online form or call 224.512.4180.