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Seniors should take special precautions to remain healthy and safe throughout the winter.
Avoid bone fracturing falls-fractures can lead to more serious complications and nursing home admitance.
- Be sure walkways are shoveled
- Hire someone to do shoveling
- Use salt on commonly used areas
- Put fresh lightbulbs outdoors avoid burnt out lights and diminished visibility
Prevent hypothermia-seniors’ blood is thinner due to age and medications increasing hypothermia risk
- Wear an extra layer of clothing
- Store an extra jacket and a blanket in car (use if stranded)
- Avoid tiring activity if outside in the cold