Virus Prevention Tips for Senior Caregivers in Wheat Ridge, CO and Surrounding Areas

Here’s how senior caregivers in Wheat Ridge, Denver, Golden and surrounding areas in Colorado can keep themselves and the seniors they care for safe, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus has changed the lives of people all around the world, so it is normal to be concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones. You may have even more fears about the virus if you are caring for an older adult, as seniors are more susceptible to developing serious, life-threatening complications.

Senior caregivers in Wheat Ridge, Denver and the surrounding areas can keep the people they are caring for safe not just from coronavirus bit all viruses if they follow the tips below. 

Back to Hygiene Basics

Senior caregivers need to be extra careful when providing care to older adults. Here is what you should do:

• Wash your hands as frequently as possible
• Use hand sanitizers and wipes if you do not have access to water and soap
• Put on your mask and gloves before entering the senior’s home and refrain from touching your face
• Clean all high-traffic surfaces and home items
• Change gloves often, especially after cleaning or when preparing meals

The Separation Principle

The separation principle is all about keeping objects clean and separate and thus preventing germs from spreading. Senior caregivers should follow these hygiene tips as well:

• Put long hair up and wear minimal or no jewelry at all
• Bring clean shoes to put on in the senior’s home
• Wear short sleeves. If it is cold, wear a light jacket, but take it off when caring for the senior
• Wear clean clothes and wash them as soon as you get home
• Use bags that can easily be disinfected

Grocery Shopping and Errands

When it comes to grocery shopping and running errands, you should:

• Leave all unnecessary items at home
• Sanitize groceries and other purchased items when possible
• Clean all surfaces you came into contact with – door handles, credit cards, wallet, keys…
• Bring a hand sanitizer to the store

Virus Protection for Seniors in the Denver Area

Finally, since seniors are more vulnerable to COVID-19, senior caregivers should take the following preventative measures:

• If you are driving your senior somewhere, do not take anyone else with you
• Your senior should wear a mask at all time when indoors and they should wear it indoors if someone else is in the house
• Prevent your senior from going to the store or post office but make sure they go for walks on a regular basis
• Often remind your senior to practice good hygiene, especially when it comes to keeping hands clean

At Visiting Angels Denver, we ensure that each and every caregiver on our team follows these practices and stays up to date from recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That way, we can ensure that both our care providers and our senior clients stay safe during this difficult time.

If you would like to learn more about keeping your loved one safe during the pandemic or get started with professional in-home care, please contact our Wheat Ridge, CO office today.

Visiting Angels provides personalized in-home care for seniors throughout Arvada, Aurora, Denver, Glendale, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and the surrounding areas of Colorado.