Winter can be a difficult time for the elderly. Weather can make simple tasks that we take for granted more dangerous for elderly people, such as slipping on wet leaves or ice. Cold can also increase the risk of illnesses, which, although not deadly to most, can be fatal for an older person with a compromised immune system.
It is important to keep warm in winter. It is important to ensure that your home is at a comfortable temperature and has plenty of nourishing and warm food. This is even more important when it comes to the elderly and/or infirm. Care assistants can visit older patients in their home to make sure they are taking their medication, are keeping warm and have something nourishing to eat. To find out about Care Assistant Jobs, contact a site like www.caremark.ie/job-opportunities/care-assistant-job-opportunities/
Winter months are a time when accidents such as falls and slips can increase. It is therefore important to ensure that your home is secure, as well as having mobility aids that are easily available.
If you’re worried about the elderly, there are many people that can help. Or, if it is something you want to do for a career, you could look for jobs in your area. For example, many support worker positions are always being advertised. It is a rewarding and important career to help an elderly person in the winter (and throughout the rest of the year too).