Winter Safety Tips For Seniors
- Make sure you get a yearly GP check and Flu Jab
- Have enough stock of your regular medication
- Keep warm and do not go out in the ice/snow – if you need to go out then enlist the help of a family member or friend
- Try and see friends and family to prevent feelings of isolation
- Seek help if required, especially if you care for someone at home, you may also be eligible for funding to help with homecare costs
- Keep your home safe with security measures and use smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
- Eat a well-varied diet and make sure a stock of food in the house
- Keep fit and active by exercising and making use of free community classes
- Plan ahead and make sure your affairs are in order and speak to a solicitor to make sure your wishes are carried out
- Dress warmly and be prepared for power outages