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Ways Seasonal Changes Can Affect Seniors’ Health


The changes in nature are inevitable but not the health issues that are triggered by these changes. An average human body with good immune system can tackle most of the health issues that are caused by change in atmosphere but it would not be the same case with children and seniors.

Most importantly, it would be seniors who face a lot of challenges in the event of changing seasons. Considering the reduced immunity, lack of the needed care and support, seniors become vulnerable to health conditions such as flu, cold and joint pains and a bunch of other health conditions.

Not just the physical health issues but seniors tend to face psychological issues such as Seasonally Affected Depression, aka SAD. And the worst part is this condition is not even recognized in many of the seniors.

Impact of Seasons on Health of Elders

Our body has an unique ability to change itself according to the atmosphere outside. However, as it ages, the body could not accommodate to the seasonal changes the way it used to be.

This is when seniors require additional support from the family members or by the caregivers. The recent development in geriatric care provides, caregivers for seniors at home service with which seniors can avail the care they deserve.

Having said that, it is important to understand the type of health complications seniors can get during various seasons. Continue reading the blog to know few of the season-wise health issues faced by seniors.

Health Issues Faced by Seniors during Winter

Winter, probably, is the season that causes more complications than any other season. Below are a few health issues faced by seniors during winter.

  • Lowering temperatures means raising health issues for the elders (if not provided with required care).
  • Their metabolism rate gets reduced significantly, resulting in lack of appetite or indigestion.
  • Many chances for dry or pale skin and various other skin-related complications.
  • Seniors with arthritis and joint issues may face difficulty with the stiffened joints.
  • Decreased physical activity due to the reduced day time can affect the whole exercise time and vitamin D deficiency.

Health Issues Faced by Seniors in Summer

As seniors just surpassed the difficult season to deal with, summer hovers their health with its own typical complications.

  • Indigestion is the major issue faced by seniors and it might get seniors is seniors do not stop consuming oil, fried and salted foods.
  • Consumption of aerated drinks and carbonated water can lead to dehydration.  
  • Dry mouth and slurred speech are other issues faced by seniors. It is essential to drink enough water and liquids at regular intervals.

Health Issues Faced by Seniors in Rainy Season

The time of rains is also the time of the birth of mosquito. The small blood-sucking creatures can cause a plethora of flus and viral fevers. It is also the season of many other complications.

  • Seniors can get mild cold to severe fevers during this season.
  • Not just the physical health issues caused by external factors, seniors face major issue in the form of falls.
  • Dry eyes, skin and other typical issues faced during the winter can also occur during the rains.

How to Help Seniors in Facing Seasonal Changes

Preparing your elders for the natural changes if not complicated. Simple changes to your home and to their lifestyle can avoid most of the issues. Protect your home from mosquitoes during rains, make it cozy and warm during winter and arrange enough ventilation during summer.

Buy the appropriate clothing for all seasons that help them to breathe easy. Most important, provide them with proper nutritional values that contain fibers, vitamins, micro and macro nutrients that are essential for the ageing body.

Not just the physical health issues but seniors are prone to face depression like SAD. Provide them with the required care by preparing them for all types of seasons.

There are many home healthcare providers for seniors who offer seasonal therapy and in-house care for seniors by the experienced nurses and caregivers. Avail their support in helping your seniors dodge the health issues triggered by seasonal changes.

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