Don't miss this special monsoon edition of care tips for the elderly

 As much as Bollywood loves to beautify the monsoon, showing the hero and heroine dancing happily in the rain splashing past puddles, and playing in the water, it’s not always the best thing to do. As you age your immunity might not be as strong as it used to be. You might be easily prone to illnesses, hence it is crucial to follow some safety tips to enjoy the monsoon.

Maintain cleanliness:

During the rainy season, germs grow much easily and spread much faster. Wet floors, stagnant water, muddy pavements, even your garden is a breeding ground for germs and other harmful creatures. So, don’t leave places wet or dirty. Disinfect pots and plants in your garden. Maintain personal hygiene too. Because, no matter how much you clean your surroundings, you can’t eradicate germs entirely. Your self-hygiene protects you from its harmful effects.

Always carry raingear:

Carry your raincoat or umbrella wherever you go. Even during the monsoon season, the exact timings of rain cannot be predicted. The last thing you need is to catch a cold or fever. At home, keep your raingear in a clearly visible and easily accessible place. This way you won’t forget it while you leave home.

Install water-absorbent mats and handrails

Wet floors are not only dangerous for gathering dirt and germs but they can also result in risky falls. Always place water absorbent cloth mats wherever there is a possibility of rainwater accumulation. Mop the wet areas every now and then. Install handrails or friction pads that help you get a grip while walking on the wet floor. You can also wear socks or indoor footwear that prevent you from slipping. Avoid wearing slippers that are very smooth on the bottom. This only increases the risk of falling.

Drink hot water

Heating water before drinking kills any microbes or germs that could be present in it. This prevents the possibility of water-borne diseases from spreading. Hot water also increases the body temperature, thus keeping you warm. 

Take easily digestible meals

During the monsoon season, our digestive system slows down a bit. So, avoid taking huge or hard-to-digest meals. Consume food in minimal quantities, you can increase the number of meals per day instead. This makes the digestion process easier for your stomach. Include food items that enrich your immunity like fresh vegetables and citrus fruit, green leafy vegetables, and poultry. Add spices like pepper, cumin, turmeric, and ginger while you cook. 

Use insect repellents:

It isn’t rocket science to know that insects like mosquitoes, cockroaches, and termites breed excessively during rainy seasons. These are pivotal causes in spreading several dangerous and infectious diseases. In fact, mosquitoes act as carriers to several disease-causing microbes. Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, Zika, and many more diseases are spread by mosquitoes. Hence, staying clear of insects is highly essential. Insect repellents can help you with that. Added to that, avoid dumping waste things in storerooms, don’t allow water to stagnate anywhere near your house, and clear garbage bins in your house or anywhere nearby every day. 

If you’re an elderly person who has to stay alone due to the lockdown, or your children are in foreign countries and can’t meet you due to the pandemic, taking care of yourself and following these precautions could be exhausting. Staying alone could also be risky in case of any emergency. Nevertheless, opting for Senior-care facilities like Antara Senior Care would be a very safe option. 

There all precautions are taken in advance and high standard hygiene is practiced. They also provide food based on your personalized needs, rooms with all the amenities you want, 24/7 health care facilities, and a transport system that can access a hospital anytime in case of an emergency. You can also find other friends to bond with. Overall, at Antara, they take of you as their own. For more information or to join visit https://antaraseniorcare.com/