More people are out this summer and because of that your senior loved one may get more visitors and this means your senior has a higher chance of getting sick. If your loved one develops the flu or even a cold you will need to ensure they are resting and fighting off the cold as best as possible. If your loved one lives alone they will need the help of 24-hour home care services to manage their health while they are sick. When they have help from 24-hour home care it can allow them to focus on getting better while they know the house is being maintained and managed.

Here are some ways a senior can fight off the flu.

Stay Hydrated

24-Hour Home Care Reedley CA – How To Fight Off The Flu As A Senior

When a senior gets sick they may become dehydrated easier because they may not be drinking water, they may be throwing up, or they may forget to drink any type of fluids. 24-hour home care can help ensure a senior always has water wherever they are, and try to encourage them to drink as much as possible. They may even need to start drinking Gatorade or something with extra electrolytes in it depending on how your loved one is feeling. This will help your senior stay hydrated and replenish any vitamins they are missing as they throw up. If your senior can’t drink Gatorade they need to stick with drinking water or warm broth.

Rest as Much as Possible

Your senior’s body will be fighting off germs, bugs, and infections during the flu. This means their body is working overtime to get rid of all of the funkiness going on. Your senior may be extra tired and it is so important that they listen to their body. Your senior may need to spend a few days in bed to regain their energy. If they need help getting up or getting anything to feel better this is something that 24-hour home care can help them with. Someone should be there to help them get what they need to recover, this can either be a family member or a professional.

Eat When You Can

Sometimes when a senior is sick they can’t eat, but this also means a senior is losing vitamins and minerals. Your senior loved one should be eating easy foods that will not upset their stomach but also be able to absorb any acids in their stomach. 24-hour home care can provide crackers, breads, and other small snacks that will help your senior gain energy but be easy to digest. Your senior may also want to eat soup or even yogurt if possible.

Stay Cool

During the summer a fever can be deadly. Your senior loved one will need to keep the house cool and find ways to reduce a fever. They can use cold washcloths and keep an AC on in one room to help keep the room temperature regulated.

See a Doctor

If a senior has a fever for a long time or something feels wrong, they need to see their doctor and tell them what’s going on. A doctor may need to prescribe medication or get a senior admitted to a hospital to recover properly.

If you or an aging loved one are considering 24-Hour Home Care Services in Reedley CA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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