Companion Care in Alamosa: Making Sure Your Loved One is Ready for Fall

The cooler temperatures of fall and winter in Alamosa can be a catalyst for injuries or illness for your senior. Companion care from Visiting Angels^® Southwest Colorado assists your loved one with the challenges of fall and winter keeping them safe and comfortable as they continue to age at home.

Companion Care Helps Your Loved One to Navigate Seasonal Changes in Alamosa

When the leaves turn in fall, it's time to bring out the sweaters, but don't forget the rakes! Companion care from Visiting Angels Southwest Colorado can help your loved one in Alamosa with housework and prepare for colder temperatures inside while you help them prepare outside. This can help them to stay healthy and safe during the colder weather. Here are a few tips to help you prepare your loved one and their home for fall and winter:

• Raking leaves - Raking and bagging leaves helps to keep your loved one safe as wet or icy leaves can lead to slipping, falling, and possibly injury. Our companion care services in Alamosa can provide your loved one with walking and mobility assistance indoors and outdoors to keep them steady on their feet.
• Draining spigots and hoses - Draining water from outdoor spigots and hoses helps to reduce the potential of burst pipes. In doing this task your loved one can avoid the extra cost of repairs and the inconvenience of being without water. 
• Preparing for Flu and cold season - Your senior loved one is especially susceptible to complications if they catch a cold or the flu. Be sure they get their shots so they are as protected as possible. Our companion caregivers at Visiting Angels Southwest Colorado can help your loved ones in Alamosa with transportation arrangements to the doctor, run errands, shopping, and gently remind them to take medications on time, keeping them on track to stay healthy.
• HVAC checkup - As temperatures drop, your loved one gets cold easily and is uncomfortable. Remove the risk of your senior losing their heater in the dead of winter with an HVAC preventative maintenance check-up. Our companion care services can monitor the thermostat and your loved one in Alamosa so they are dressed appropriately for the cooler temperatures while assisting them to plan and prepare nutritious meals assuring you they are keeping warm and eating properly.

Call Visiting Angels Southwest Colorado today to learn more how our companion care services can keep your loved one in Alamosa, Cortez, Durango, and Pagosa Springs safer and more comfortable during the colder months. The call and consultation are free, schedule your in-home appointment today to be prepared.