How Quality Home Care Services from Visiting Angels Help Seniors in Longmont, CO and Surrounding Areas Manage Allergies and Asthma

Here are some of the ways our quality home care services can help seniors in Longmont, Boulder, Louisville and surrounding areas in Boulder County, CO Manage symptoms of allergies and asthma

Many people in Boulder County look forward to the warm weather of spring and summer, especially following the cold and dreary months of winter. Unfortunately, the warmer seasons can be a mixed blessing for millions of seniors who suffer from respiratory issues.

If your senior loved one frequently deals with symptoms of allergies and asthma, Visiting Angels of Boulder County can help. Our quality home care services can help your loved one avoid common triggers and find the care they need when they start showing symptoms.

What to Know About Allergies and Asthma

The most common allergy and asthma symptoms are:

• Coughing and breathing difficulties
• Sneezing and watery or itchy eyes
• Congestion, runny nose and postnasal drip
• Itchy, irritated sinuses, ear canals and throat

Symptoms vary among individuals, and their severity can range from mild irritation to life-threatening.

Some common triggers include:

• Smoke
• Chlorine
• Pollen, grass and trees
• Dust, mold and animal dander
• Chemical odors from cleaning products

Make an appointment to speak with a doctor if you suspect your loved one suffers from asthma or allergies. Getting expert medical care is important, because allergies and asthma can significantly affect a senior’s quality of life.

How Can Quality Home Care Services from Visiting Angels Helps Seniors in Boulder County?

At Visiting Angels of Boulder County, our quality home care services can help your loved one manage symptoms in the following ways:

• Learn your loved one’s triggers
  Your loved one’s caregiver will be aware of what causes their reaction will help them avoid contact with allergens and scenarios that may cause an asthma attack. The information will also help a doctor determine the right diagnosis and treatment.
• Avoid exposure to outdoor irritants
  Many common asthma and allergy triggers, such as grass and pollen, are worse outdoors and may peak at certain times of the day. Our professional caregivers will schedule activities at non-peak times, which is especially helpful for those with impaired cognitive function who may not realize that going outside may cause discomfort. Most allergens are located outside but can be brought inside via an open door or window. Our caregivers will make sure your loved one keeps doors and windows closed during peak times. They will also help your loved one change clothes or bathe to avoid bringing triggers indoors.
• Keep your loved one’s home free of allergens
  Light housekeeping such as vacuuming, dusting, surface cleaning and changing bedsheets can keep allergy triggers in check. Pet dander, mold and dust can be swept up or dusted away and removed from your loved one’s environment. If he or she is allergic to certain cleaning products, our caregivers will choose safe alternatives.
• Assist your loved one in taking asthma and allergy medication
  A professional caregiver from Visiting Angels of Boulder County will help with trips to the pharmacy and assist your loved one in taking their medication regularly. In the event of an emergency, such as an allergic reaction or asthma attack, our home care providers will call for emergency assistance.

To learn how our quality home care services can help your loved one enjoy the warm weather, call our Longmont, CO office at 303-848-2331.