In Home Senior Care in Fleet: 5 Flu Prevention Tips For Seniors
Visiting Angels® Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk offers in home senior care for Fleet area seniors. The purpose of our support is to help your loved one remain at home. Many seniors struggle to keep up with daily self-care and other tasks, and it's our mission to provide support in these areas in order to keep local seniors living in their own homes and avoid the move to a care facility.
We can help with basic housework, meal preparation, bathing and grooming assistance, medication reminders, fall prevention, and much more. In addition, we are always working alongside family members to provide the best health and safety tips for their loved ones. With flu season in full swing, it's very important to take extra precautions and defend your loved one from a serious infection. Here are 5 terrific ways to reduce the chances of getting the flu.
Effective Flu Prevention
- Get vaccinated. Getting the flu vaccine will dramatically decrease their chances of contracting the illness. It will also reduce their symptoms in the event they do catch it. If you are providing care for your loved one, you should also consider getting the shot yourself.
- Get regular exercise. Exercise is great for mental health and provides many other benefits. Most importantly, it supports a strong and stable immune system, so make sure your loved one is as active as possible.
- Frequently wash or sanitize your hands. Effective hand washing (20 seconds with soap and hot water) can destroy germs and prevent illness. If your loved one has trouble with mobility, they should keep hand sanitizer with them to avoid having to get up to the sink.
- Avoid people who are sick. It is never a good idea to take a risk and keep an appointment with someone who is sick.
- Drink plenty of liquids. Hydration is critical for the immune system.
About Our In Home Senior Care in Fleet
Our service area includes:
- Fleet
- Norfolk
- Suffolk
- Naval Base
- Portsmouth
- And the surrounding areas
We offer customized home care options for local seniors. Our service will address their basic needs, provide great companionship, and create a chance for family members to rest. With our thorough vetting system and commitment to hiring great people, you can always trust our caregivers to provide warm, loving, and respectful support.
To learn more about our in home senior care in the Fleet area, contact Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk today and schedule your initial care consultation.