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How Can Home Care Aides from Visiting Angels Help Seniors in Westminster, CO and Surrounding Areas Stay Safe in the Summer Heat?

Learn how seniors in Westminster, Broomfield, Northglenn and surrounding areas in Colorado can stay safe this summer thanks to the dedicated home care aides at Visiting Angels

As temperatures drastically rise during the dog days of summer in the Northern Denver Suburbs, people of all ages look for ways to cool off. If you’re a family caregiver for an elderly relative, you may already be feeling the pressure to keep them safe.

By working with the home care aides at Visiting Angels Westminster, your loved one will stay comfortable during the hottest season of the year.

How High Temperatures Can Affect Seniors

Due to typical aging-related issues, older adults may not recognize when they are overheated or have trouble adapting to changing temperatures. Certain health conditions such as cardiovascular issues, side effects from certain medications, being overweight, symptoms of dementia or speech challenges can also make seniors more susceptible to heat.

Some of the signs of a heat-related illness include:

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Rapid pulse
  • Muscle cramps
  • Cold, clammy skin
  • Coordination problems
  • Swelling of ankles or feet

How Our Home Care Aides Can Help Your Loved One

At Visiting Angels Westminster, we are committed to providing personalized, one-on-one senior care. That means when you choose to work with our team, we will design a care plan that includes the services your loved one needs while adapting to their everyday schedule. That way, your loved one can get the support they need to avoid heat-related illnesses while maintaining their everyday routine.

Some of the ways our home care aides can help include:

  • Staying indoors. We can encourage your loved one to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day, usually between 12 noon and 4 pm. Even if your loved one can’t go out to hang out with their friends or enjoy outdoor activities, they can still enjoy meaningful companionship thanks to our companion care services.
  • Spending time in cool locations. If your senior loved one’s home doesn’t have air conditioning or fans, our home care aides can ensure they are spending time in a cool place, such as the mall, library, church, senior center or a family member’s house. With transportation assistance, your loved one can get where they need to go safely.
  • Keeping the home cool. Our caregivers can ensure air conditioning and fans are working properly and help your senior loved one understand how to operate them.
  • Staying hydrated. Seniors should drink plenty of water, especially when it’s hot outside. Our home care aides can remind your loved one to drink fluids and prepare healthy, refreshing drinks as part of our meal preparation services.
  • Wearing appropriate clothing. Older adults sometimes wear sweaters and long pants during hot weather because of problems with body temperature regulation or out of habit. Our caregivers can help your loved one get dressed and encourage them to wear lightweight, summer-friendly outfits in order to stay cool. In addition, we can also help your loved one find accessories like sunglasses and hats that can help them avoid excessive exposure to sunlight.

To learn how our home care aides can help your loved one stay safe this summer, call Visiting Angels Westminster at 303-625-7623 to schedule a free in-home consultation.

Serving Broomfield, Westminster, Northglenn and the Northern Denver Suburbs

Visiting Angels BROOMFIELD, CO
350 Interlocken Blvd #110
Broomfield, CO 80021
Phone: 303-650-2881

Serving Broomfield, Westminster, Northglenn and the Northern Denver Suburbs

Visiting Angels BROOMFIELD, CO
350 Interlocken Blvd #110
Broomfield, CO 80021
Phone: 303-650-2881