Helping Seniors Manage Allergies and Asthma in Gilford, NH
Visiting Angels Offers Vital Home Care to Seniors in Gilford and the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
Warm weather and sunny days are some of life’s greatest blessings. However, the Spring and Summer months bring many challenges for seniors suffering from asthma and allergies.
Common symptoms of asthma and allergies are:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Postnasal drip
- Congestion
- Irritated/itchy sinuses, nose or throat
- Watery or itchy eyes
- Fatigue
- Breathing problems
These symptoms and their severities can vary among different people. Some symptoms are mild, while others can be life-threatening. The following causes often trigger allergies and asthma:
- Pollen
- Grass
- Trees
- Dust
- Mold
- Smoke
- Insects
- Chlorine
- Pet dander
- Odors and cleaning products
A home care specialist from Visiting Angels can help you in identifying and aiding these symptoms. They help you by:
- Learning your triggers.
- Your home care specialist will familiarize themself with the things that trigger your allergies and asthma. By doing this, they can help you figure out what things you need to do and what things you need to avoid to prevent an allergy or asthma attack.
- Avoiding exposure to outdoor irritants
Asthma and allergies are often triggered by outdoor elements such as grass, trees, and pollen. Your home care specialist will schedule indoor activities when they believe that being outside could trigger your symptoms.
- Learning your triggers.
- A home care specialist will help ensure that your living space does not have elements that will trigger your symptoms. Ensuring no elements means that they will frequently carry out light housekeeping tasks to ensure that dust, mold, and pet dander are eliminated from the premises.
- Providing help with medication
- Your home care specialist will remind you to take any medication prescribed to treat asthma and allergy symptoms. They will also know what to do in case of an emergency if asthma or allergy attack needs immediate medical attention.
An in-home caregiver is an excellent option because they can be helpful in identifying and preventing allergy and asthma-related triggers.
If you or someone you know may be interested in learning more about home care provided by Visiting Angels of Gilford, contact our office today! Call us at 603-366-1993 or fill out our form.