Five Common Autumn Health Risks | Best Home Healthcare STL | AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis, Missouri
It’s finally Autumn! The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures a little cooler. Autumn brings many wonderful things — beautiful foliage, festive holidays and pumpkin spice flavored treats. Along with every season’s benefits, there are also potential downfalls.
With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 5 Common Autumn Health Risks that you should keep an eye out for, so that you or your aging loved one can better enjoy the fall season.
Light therapy, maintaining a healthy diet and staying active help fight common symptoms of SAD.
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Try to go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time each day. Turning off the TV, smartphone, tablet and/or computer an hour before going to bed also helps your body prepare for restful sleep.
Make sure you and your family members are vaccinated and take precautions to minimize the spread of illness. Clients and staff members of AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis can receive their seasonal flu shot at no cost.
If you care for someone with circulatory related illnesses like heart disease or Raynaud Syndrome, ask them if they’re experiencing any heightened discomfort.
Keep appropriate pain relief medications on-hand. Regular exercise can also minimize joint pain.
We wish you a very happy and healthy fall season!
Originally published at https://accucare.com on October 11, 2018.
