Indian summers are a bit much to handle in general given the rise in the intensity of humidity and heat waves with every passing hour, let alone days.
Heat waves are a major threat to seniors as their daily outdoor activity quota would get minimised and understandably so!
To beat the heat even despite being indoors is not that big of a task given the kind of care that can be given to both seniors and caregivers so they feel calm and composed.
1) There is no such thing as “We are hydrated adequately” during summer!
Sighing at this sentence already, but it is the gospel truth of Indian summers - dehydration and summers go hand-in-hand because no matter how much you hydrate or rather how much you think you are hydrating yourself, you’ll end up drinking less water than you would actually realise.
With seniors, they aren't aware of their sense of thirst unless you hand them a glass of water and they’d gulp it down in an instant and their hand reaches out for another glass. That’s how dehydrated they actually are!
Load up on buttermilk with curry leaves as it contains medicinal properties anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial thus helping seniors fight against any potential viruses attacking their system. Buttermilk also helps keep the digestive tract clean and also facilitates digestion on the whole.
2) Consumption of fruits and vegetables that are in season!
As nostalgic as the sight of a freshly cut fruit bowl plonked in our hands by our grandparents when we least expect it, they would also heartily appreciate this gesture if it is returned to them.
This is a love language of its own if you ask us!
In addition to that, sourcing and incorporating water vegetables like cucumber, watermelon, lemon, grapes and leafy vegetables in your diet will leave you feeling wholesome, hydrated, satiated and needless to say, refreshed.
3) Planning your exercise time!
Summer can actually make you come up with fun and light indoor activities. That said, let’s address the elephant in the room.. we as Indians have a huge deficiency for Vitamin D and running away from the sun is the easiest solution but if you ask us - sundazing for a while before sunrise or before sunset can do you more good than any supplements can attempt to.
If you are on the lookout for an outstanding geriatric counselling at home, a plethora of nutriments and diets under the able and watchful assistance of gentle and loving nurses, doctor visits at home, and physiotherapy at home, then Athulya Home Care is the place for your seniors! Rest assured that their facilities in Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and Kochi will keep your seniors carefree and balmy. For more details, please visit: Athulya HomeCare.
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