When the summer heat comes its way, ensuring your loved one is staying hydrated can be crucial. However, if your senior is older, they may forget to drink, or if they lose their taste, they may not like the flavors of drinking water or tea anymore. In-home care providers can help ensure there is always a full bottle near your loved one, encourage them to drink more, and watch how much fluids they are taking. This is one of the most impressive jobs in in-home care.
Here are some other ways in-home care can help your loved one stay hydrated when the summer brings extreme heat.
Set an Alarm
Even in-home care can be forgetful; after all, they are human! One of the best ways for everyone to remember a senior should be drinking water is by setting an alarm. This alarm can go off between 8-10 times a day. Every time it goes off, in-home care can fill a small glass filled with water or make a different drink like tea or a smoothie. Also, remember that tons of fruits and vegetables contain tons of water which can also help boost hydration on a hot day.
Stay Away From Caffeine
First thing in the morning, your loved one may want to drink a caffeinated beverage like tea or coffee, but that may not be the best choice for them. Caffeine makes your loved one go to the bathroom more which can lead to a lack of fluids in their bodies. One thing a caregiver can do is help your loved one go to the bathroom, pay attention to how often they use the restroom, and compare it to the amount of fluids they’re intaking. Dehydration can happen easily without the right watchful eyes, so it’s important to find detail-oriented in-home care.
Stay Indoors Midday
You may wonder why your loved one should avoid going outside at midday. The truth is the sun is at its highest point, and it can make the day feel a lot hotter. When your senior is outside at this time, it can be easier to overheat, especially if they’re not drinking enough water. A senior should be going out once or twice a day, but this is best done during the early morning when it’s not yet hot or once the sun goes down. There will be more shade at this time, which can help your loved one regulate their body temperature.
On hot days it’s important that your senior covers up but not wear clothes that will be too hot. If your loved one struggles to find the right clothes and shoes or can’t put on their clothes, it’s time to find the right in-home care companion to help them every day. They will need airy clothes that allow them to regulate body temperature well, but they should also cover their skin up. If any skin is showing, it should be covered in SPF to help protect them. These tips will help your seniors stay safe in the summer heat.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care Services in Laguna Beach CA, please contact the caring staff at Canaan Home Care today! 1-844-CANAAN-1 (1-844-226-2261)
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