• Home
  • About GHS
    • Why Gentle Home Services
    • Selecting A Caregiver
    • Services & Fees
    • The GHS Staff
    • Service Area
    • Our History
    • Privacy Policy
    • GHS & CJE SeniorLife
  • Services
    • In Home Caregiver Services
    • Specialized Care >
      • Elderly Care
      • Disability Care
      • Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
      • Parkinson's Care
      • Stroke Recovery
      • Heart Disease
      • Multiple Sclorosis (MS) Care
      • Osteoporosis Care
    • Long Term Care Insurance
    • Personalized Caregiver Services
    • Geriatric Care Management
    • Safety >
      • Should Your Relative Live Alone?
  • Express
  • Events
  • Employment
  • Blog
  • COVID-19
  • Contact Us
Gentle Home Services
  • Home
  • About GHS
    • Why Gentle Home Services
    • Selecting A Caregiver
    • Services & Fees
    • The GHS Staff
    • Service Area
    • Our History
    • Privacy Policy
    • GHS & CJE SeniorLife
  • Services
    • In Home Caregiver Services
    • Specialized Care >
      • Elderly Care
      • Disability Care
      • Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
      • Parkinson's Care
      • Stroke Recovery
      • Heart Disease
      • Multiple Sclorosis (MS) Care
      • Osteoporosis Care
    • Long Term Care Insurance
    • Personalized Caregiver Services
    • Geriatric Care Management
    • Safety >
      • Should Your Relative Live Alone?
  • Express
  • Events
  • Employment
  • Blog
  • COVID-19
  • Contact Us

It’s Cold Season – Can Seniors Avoid Them?

12/17/2018

0 Comments

 
PictureHome Care Services Skokie IL - It’s Cold Season – Can Seniors Avoid Them?
No one wants to catch a cold. They’re miserable. Coughing, running nose, scratchy throat… For older adults, having a cold can be even more awful. Colds are caused by different kinds of viruses. One of the most common is the rhinovirus. In seniors, rhinovirus can develop into a serious respiratory infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most adults can expect to have 2 to 3 colds each year.
​
While you cannot expect to avoid them all, there are ways you can help your aging relative to reduce their chances of catching a cold. Here are some tips for preventing a cold. 

Frequent Hand Washing 

This tip is right at the top of the list of cold prevention tips for both the CDC and WebMD. That’s because hand washing removes germs and prevents them from entering into the body through the nose, mouth, or eyes. People touch their faces dozens of times each day, so if there are germs on the older adult’s hands, they could get in and cause a cold. To get rid of germs, your aging relative needs to use soap and scrub for about 20 seconds. When soap and water aren’t readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains alcohol. 

Avoid Contact with Sick People 

Keep your aging relative away from people who already have colds. Ask people to stay away when they have a cold. Instead, suggest that they keep in touch with phone calls, emails, and cards. Save visits for when their cold is over. Also, when the older adult is out in public, advise them not to shake hands or hug other people. They can simply politely say, “I’m trying to avoid catching a cold, so I’m not shaking hands. But, I’m really happy to see you.” 

Disinfect Surfaces 

Germs can linger on surfaces for hours or even days. Get rid of them by disinfecting surfaces that are touched often, such as counter tops, faucets, and door knobs. It’s a good idea for the older adult to carry sanitizing wipes with them to wipe down the handles of shopping carts, too.  

Home care services can help your aging relative to avoid catching colds this winter. Home care services providers can remind the older adult to wash their hands several times each day. They can also help to prevent people who are ill from coming in contact with your loved one. A home care services provider can field calls from friends and family who are planning to visit and ask that they only come if they are well. Home care services providers can also keep the house as germ-free as possible by washing countertops and other surfaces with disinfecting cleaners. 

Sources :  https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/avoid-cold-flu#1 

https://www.cdc.gov/features/rhinoviruses/index.html 

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/issue/2015/january2015/rhinovirus-in-the-elderly-the-commonest-of-colds 

If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services in Skokie IL, contact the caring staff at Gentle Home Services. Call today (800) 860-9823.

0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    RSS Feed

    Categories

    All
    Allergies
    Alzheimer's / Dementia Care
    Caregiver Chicago IL
    Caregivers In Arlington Heights IL
    Caregivers In Deerfield IL
    Caregivers In Evanston IL
    Caregivers In Glenview IL
    Caregivers In Northbrook IL
    Caregiver Skokie IL
    Caregiver Wilmette IL
    Chemical Free Cleaning
    COVID 19
    COVID-19
    Elder Care Arlington Heights IL
    Elder Care Deerfield IL
    Elder Care Evanston IL
    Elder Care In Chicago IL
    Elder Care In Evanston IL
    Elder Care In Glenview IL
    Elder Care In Highland Park IL
    Elder Care Lake Forest IL
    Elder Care Northbrook IL
    Elder Care Skokie IL
    Elder Care Wilmette IL
    Elderly Care Arlington Heights IL
    Elderly Care Glenview IL
    Elderly Care Highland Park IL
    Elderly Care In Chicago IL
    Elderly Care In Deerfield IL
    Elderly Care In Evanston IL
    Elderly Care In Northbrook IL
    ​Elderly Care Lake Forest IL
    ​Elderly Care Lake Forest IL
    Elderly Care Lake Forest IL
    Elderly Care Northbrook IL
    Elderly Care Skokie IL
    Gentle Home Services News
    Home Care Arlington Heights IL
    Home Care Chicago IL
    Homecare Chicago IL
    Home Care Deerfield IL
    Homecare Deerfield IL
    Home Care Evanston IL
    Homecare Evanston IL
    Homecare Glenview IL
    Home Care Highland Park IL
    Homecare Highland Park IL
    Home Care In Chicago IL
    Home Care In Deerfield IL
    Home Care In Evanston IL
    Home Care In Glenview IL
    Home Care In Northbrook IL
    Home Care Lake Forest IL
    Home Care Northbrook IL
    Homecare Northbrook IL
    Home Care Services Arlington Heights IL
    Home Care Services Deerfield IL
    Home Care Services Glenview IL
    Home Care Services Northbrook IL
    Home Care Services Northbrook IL
    Home Care Services Skokie IL
    Home Care Services Wilmette IL
    Home Care Skokie IL
    Homecare Skokie IL
    Home Care Wilmette IL
    Home Health Care Deerfield IL
    Home Health Care Evanston IL
    Home Health Care Northbrook IL
    Home Health Care Wilmette IL
    In-Home Care Deerfield IL
    In-Home Care Highland Park IL
    In-Home Care Lake Forest IL
    Senior Care Arlington Heights Il
    Senior Care Chicago IL
    Senior Care Deerfield IL
    Senior Care Glenview IL
    Senior Care Highland Park IL
    Senior Care In Deerfield IL
    Senior Care In Evanston IL
    Senior Care In Highland Park IL
    Senior Care In Northbrook IL
    Senior Care Wilmette IL
    Senior Skokie IL
    Skin Cancer

Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Home Care Blog | Services | About GHS | Login
Phone: (847) 444-1222 • Toll Free: (800) 860-9823 • Fax: (847) 444-1333 • Email: info@gentlehomeservices.com

Receive Our Home Care Newsletter

* indicates required
Home Care Association of America
Illinois Department of Public Health
Gentle Home Services is proud to be an:
Picture

Copyright © | Gentle Home Services Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

  • Home
  • About GHS
    • Why Gentle Home Services
    • Selecting A Caregiver
    • Services & Fees
    • The GHS Staff
    • Service Area
    • Our History
    • Privacy Policy
    • GHS & CJE SeniorLife
  • Services
    • In Home Caregiver Services
    • Specialized Care >
      • Elderly Care
      • Disability Care
      • Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
      • Parkinson's Care
      • Stroke Recovery
      • Heart Disease
      • Multiple Sclorosis (MS) Care
      • Osteoporosis Care
    • Long Term Care Insurance
    • Personalized Caregiver Services
    • Geriatric Care Management
    • Safety >
      • Should Your Relative Live Alone?
  • Express
  • Events
  • Employment
  • Blog
  • COVID-19
  • Contact Us