As summer begins to wrap up in many parts of the country, now is the time for many families and communities to have their big summer events. From all-day outdoor concerts to sports tournaments to county fairs, there are plenty of fun activities that may keep you and your loved ones out in the sun and heat for hours upon hours.
Safety begins at home with the Home Care Assistance Provider
If your loved one wants to attend one of these all-day events, safety begins before she even leaves her home with home care assistance. Preparing for the day can prevent many health or safety concerns that could arise. Taking a bit of time before walking out that door to prepare for the day is a great way to get off on the right foot.
Dress appropriately
Dressing for the weather, and bringing clothing items in case the weather changes is important to enjoying a long day outside. If a daytime event will go into the evening, make sure your home care assistance provider packs up some clothes for the temperature difference.
If rain is in the forecast, having a poncho or umbrella packed, even if the sun is shining when she walks out that door, will prevent getting soaked later.
Pack up Essentials
Any summer outdoor activity should have your loved one bringing her own sunscreen, bug spray, lip balm, and water bottle to help her stay protected while outside. Even with her home care assistance provider helping her apply sunscreen before she leaves, she will still need more to reapply later. Don’t count on someone else having some to spare.
Bring Someplace to Sit
Big events often have plenty of tables and chairs, but sometimes, all of them get taken early on, leaving participants no option but to stand or sit on the ground to enjoy the show, the concert, or the games. Make sure you have a portable chair for your loved one to sit on in case this happens.
A blanket can be another option if your loved one is comfortable with sitting on the ground but that can often be difficult for older individuals.
Provide opportunities to Rest
Walking around a huge theme park or fairground can get exhausting, no matter how much fun it is. And while the younger ones with you could go on for hours and hours, remember that your elderly loved one may need more frequent rest periods, but are afraid to ask for them and slow down others.
Offer plenty of time for rest throughout the day, even considering breaking up your group into two parties where one goes ahead and one stays back to rest.
Avoid Constant Sun
Sitting on a bleacher watching the grandkids play in a softball tournament can also put your loved one in harm’s way for sunburn, heat exhaustion, and dehydration. Plan for breaks in the shade or inside a local building frequently. It may mean missing an inning or two, but it will help your loved one stay safe during a long day outside.
Cut it short if you have to
Plan ahead of time if your loved one needs to leave early and go home to rest. Talk to her home care assistance provider about a possible pick up from the venue or being available if she needs to go home early. That way when she leaves, you’ll know she’ll be well taken care of.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Assistance in Broomfield, CO, please contact the caring staff at Talem Home Care & Placement Services today. Call (720) 789-8529
At Talem Home Care of Broomfield, we provide passionate, understanding, and flexible caregivers in Broomfield, Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Commerce City, Denver, Erie, Firestone, Lafayette, Lakewood, Longmont, Louisville, Northglenn, Sherrelwood, Thornton, Welby, Westminster, Wheat Ridge and surrounding areas in Colorado.
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