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STAYING HEALTHY AS FALL ARRIVES
PERSONAL-TOUCH® participating in Bloomfield Harvest Festival on Sept 26th and 27th and Brookdale Park Wellness Fair on Oct 4th
It is a given that once fall arrives winter is not far behind. There are a few things everyone should do, no matter your age, to make sure you are all set for everything the weather has in store for you.
“Preparing for the change in seasons ensures that you will be healthy and safe when the weather gets cold and damp,” said Sandy Fromm, Administrator, Personal-Touch® Home Care, Inc. of N.J., www.pthomecare.com . “Planning ahead for the colder months is a good idea, especially for seniors.”
The following tips from Personal-Touch Home Care of NJ will help you get started to help once the cooler months arrive.
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1. Avoid hypothermia by dressing warm and keeping dry. Dress accordingly when outside; hats protect you against
heat loss. Also wear non-slip shoes or boots with traction to avoid falls.
2. Eat well, which will keep you warm.
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3. Talk with you medical professional regarding flu, pneumonia, and shingles inoculations needed.
4. Have someone check your home’s windows and doors for cracks to avoid heat loss. Close off unused rooms to conserve heat. Keep your thermostat at 65 degrees.
5. Cold air puts stress on the heart so before you do chores inside or out do some warm-up exercises, and take breaks. Have someone else shovel snow for you.
Fromm added, “It’s the little things that will keep seniors safe during the winter months and these five tips will get them started.
About Personal-Touch Home Health Services
Personal-Touch Home Health Care began operations in 1974 and since then has grown into a national company with over 50 locations in 12 states. Each office is licensed by the State in which it operates. Personal-Touch’s trained, certified and bonded staff of Registered Nurses and CHHA’s provide home health care services to patients 24/7. Services include: Senior Care, Medication Management, Housekeeping, and Companionship duties. Staff receives ongoing specialty training and certifications. For more information please visit us at www.pthomecare.com or contact Sandy Fromm, Administrator at Personal Touch Home Care, Inc. of N. J., 973-680-1434, X202 or at sfromm@pthomecare.com.
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PLEASE COME MEET US AT:
The Bloomfield Harvest Festival (held on Broad Street) Saturday and Sunday, Sept 26th & 27th from 11am – 6pm
Wellness in the Park at Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ, on Sunday, Oct 4 from 10am to 4pm
