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February 4th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda SATURDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) — Winter weather can be
challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other
health issues.
But planning ahead, and enlisting the help of adult children, neighbors
or caregivers when needed, can help seniors stay safe and mobile during
the cold months.
“Snow and ice, cold temperatures and heating devices are all potential
safety hazards that result in a number of accidents every year. Minor
additions or changes to a senior’s home can minimize the risk of an
accident and create a dramatically safer environment,” Andrea Cohen, CEO
of HouseWorks, a Massachusetts-based private-pay home care business, said
in a company news release.
She offered a number of suggestions. If mobility, balance or other
health issues have made shoveling snow too taxing, make sure someone is
available to shovel snow and remove ice so that walkways are clear and
it’s safe to enter and exit the home.
Also, make sure that dryer vents and gutters are cleared.
Because cold weather and snow can limit a senior’s ability to get out
to take care of errands, it’s important to arrange to have someone
available to help with grocery shopping and to make sure the senior has
enough food and medication for several days, in case weather makes streets
impassable or affects electricity. Flashlights and batteries should be
readily available in case of a power outage.
Heating pads and space heaters are used by some seniors for extra
warmth, but these devices can be fire hazards if they’re not functioning
properly or if they’re left unattended. Check these items and repair or
remove any that might be unsafe. Fresh batteries should be placed in smoke
and carbon monoxide detectors in seniors’ homes.
Make sure important phone numbers — family members, health care
providers, food delivery — are posted in a convenient and visible
location, such as the refrigerator. The telephone needs to be easily
accessible and work when the power is out. It’s a good idea to provide
seniors with an easy-to-use charged mobile phone for emergencies.
If a senior lives far away from family members, arrange for a friend or
neighbor to check on them from time to time. Consider a medical alert
system that can ensure immediate response to a medical emergency.
A senior’s home might require safety modifications such as grab bars,
hand-held showers, or rearrangement of furniture and rugs.
More information
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging offers winter safety tips for seniors.
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