Staying Warm Indoors During The Winter Months

When it comes to the winter months our cold Michigan weather can pose a risk for those who are elderly or disabled. Here are some tops for keeping warm inside!

Sat your heat to at least 68-70 degrees F. To save on heating bills, close off rooms you are not using. Close the vents and shut the doors in these rooms, and keep the basement door closed. Place a rolled towel in front of all doors to keep out drafts.

Make sure your house isn’t losing heat thruough windows. Keep your blinds and curtains closed. If you have gaps around the windows, try using weather stripping or caulk to keep the cold air out.

Dress warmly on cold days even if you are staying in the house. Throw a blanket over your legs. Wear socks and slippers.

When you go to sleep, wear long underwear under your pajamas and use extra covers. Wear a cap or hat.

Make sure you eat enough food to keep up your weight. If you don’t eat well, you might have less fat under your skin. Body fat helps you to stay warm.

Ask a family or friends to check on your during cold weather. If a power outage leaves you without heat, try to stay with a relative or friend.

What kind of housekeeping can a Home Health Aide do for me?

Anyone who wishes to have Homemaking services qualifies for “Light Duty Housekeeping”

Light Duty Housekeeping is “feet on the floor” cleaning. This means your aide can help tidy up such as dishes, sweeping, mopping, laundry, cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming and dusting (except for antiques or china) We do NOT allow our staff to wash walls, mow lawns, climb ladders, scrub on their hands & knees, trim trees, carry boxes up and down from attics or basements, etc.

Although we do not offer any type of landscaping service we do have CHORE service options for spring cleaning if you are interested. These services are performed by specific staff and are at a higher billing rate than basic Homemaker services.

If you are interested in learning more about what Health Care At Home can offer you, your parent or other elderly/disabled loved one call today! (989) 872-2793

Common COVID Precautions for Seniors

With todays ever-changing guidance in regards to the COVID 19 virus, it can be hard to figure out the best way to keep you and your loved ones safe. Here are some basic steps to help you navigate the current health crisis.

1. Avoid large gatherings

2. Use grocery pick up

3. Wear a surgical mask whenever you are around other people

4. Frequent handwashing and when unavailable use hand sanitizer often

5. Disinfect commonly used surfaces in your home.

These are the BASIC things that you can do on a daily basis to help limit your exposure to the COVID 19 virus.