subject: More Care to the Older People in Winter [print this page] More Care to the Older People in Winter More Care to the Older People in Winter
Winter is a particularly hazardous season of the year. The older people are at higher risk to suffer some diseases in winter. And they would need more care in winter since the plummeting temperatures, the treacherous weather conditions as well as a general lack of preparation for the season.
Winter is coming very soon and it is colder and colder day by day. The elderly people are especially vulnerable, as the unforgiving climate can exacerbate pre-existing medical conditions they may have as well as presenting them with unique dangers. As the daughter or son of the older people, you should pay more attention to your old parents in winter.
The terrible weather may result in some diseases. For example, hypertension occurs more frequently in winter. The elderly people are at higher risk to suffer such diseases. You may pay more attention on their health. Take them to the hospital to do the physical examination on time.
Since the weather is worse day by day since the winter is coming, you may pay more attention to keep the older parents warm. Remind them to add some clothes in time. Or you may buy some warm clothes as gifts for them. They would be very happy to accept your gifts.
Pay more attention on the fires in winter months. Fires are used in the home to provide greater warmth and comfort. However, carbon-based fires release carbon monoxide; this can't be seen or smelled and can in fact be fatal if the gas is not properly vented. You should inspect the fireplace and chimney yearly. You also should make sure heaters are positioned at least 3 feet from flammable items.
People always feel much lonelier in the freezing winter especially the one that lost he or her spouse. So you may spend more time to communicate with him or her in the spare time. And you may have dinner with him or her more frequently.
If you have time, you may take some exercises with your elderly parents. It is a good way to show your love to them. And you may go for a journey with them. It is also a good way to feel warm in the freezing winter.
Americans do not live with their parents like the people of Eastern countries. They may know less about their parents after they grown up. And they may know less about the health condition of their parents. It is a good habit to greet their elderly parents every night by telephone. You could not visit your elderly parents because the far distance and busy work. However, you could greet them by phone every night to show your love.
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are coming very soon. Do not forget to prepare some gifts for the elderly people. They would be as happy as children to get some gifts. They may know that your love better. Make the elderly healthy and live a happy life is the greatest gift for them.
It is quite important for you to help the elderly people live a happy life. The elderly people need more care and helps in the cold winter. Do not forget give them some greets in the cold weather. It is a useful way to make them feel warmer in winter.
