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Keep warm
- Wear several thin layers of clothes rather
than one thick layer
- Choose clothes made with wool, cotton or
fleecy materials
- In the coldest weather, wear bed socks and a
hat, as well as thermal nightwear
Keep your home warm
- Fit draft proofing to help seal gaps
around windows and doors
- Lay insulation in the loft to reduce heat
loss
- Ensure your hot water cylinder and pipes are
lagged, including pipes in the loft
- Check your heating system is working
properly and serviced at least once a year
- Make sure you know how to set the heating
controls
Eat well
- Aim to have at least one hot meal a
day and have hot drinks regularly through the
day
- Have a hot drink before bedtime
- Prepare a thermos flask of a hot drink
to have by your bed in case you feel cold in the
night
Derek Johnson, NACC Chairman, said: “Winter is a
time when everyone’s health can suffer. However,
Illness, like flu and pneumonia, can lead to serious
complications for older people, so it is really
important to ensure their health is in good check
and they are eating well. The NACC works hard to
ensure all older people have access to nutritionally
balanced meals, as good nutrition is even more vital
during the winter months.”
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is a progressive organization in
the United Kingdom representing professionals providing catering [caregiving] to
the care industry. They are recognized by local authorities,
independent providers, the charitable sector and government departments as a prime source of information and opinion.
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