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Tips to Keep your Loved one Warm

Oct 01, 2013

With the Winter months approaching, a drop in temperatures have surely begone!

We at Home Instead Senior Care advise that you make sure when caring for a loved one that they are kept Warm.

Tips in Keeping your loved one warm during these cold months :

Several layers of light clothes are better than one thick layer.
Wear thermal underwear during the winter.
Choose clothes made from wool, cotton, or fleecy synthetic fibres that are designed to be light and warm.
In very cold weather sleep with warm bedding, warm pyjamas or night dress and wear bed socks and a night cap.
In very cold weather, keep a flask with a hot drink by your bed.
Coldness can lead to an increase in chest infections including influenza, pneumonia and other health problems.

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