Here is how you can take care of senior citizens at home and protect them from coronavirus
The novel coronavirus has brought the world to a stand-still and this deadly virus is claiming a lot of lives daily. Everyone has been instructed to stay at home and avoid going out unnecessarily. Since the cases have been increasing day by day, many countries have imposed a lockdown on the nations. India has been under lockdown for five weeks now. WHO has made it clear that no one is invincible and safe from the effect of this deadly virus as it is affecting people belonging to all age groups but also, the elderly are at high risk.
If you are worried about the health of senior members of your family, here are some tips that can help you take care of them during this time.
Basic hygiene rules
First things first, make sure elders at home wash their hands frequently. It is the best way to protect them and yourselves. Keep a sanitizer handy and use it after touching surfaces like doorknobs and handles for precaution.
Trust only verified sources for information
There are many fake articles being circulated on the internet and on WhatsApp with no concrete proof and evidence. Make sure you explain to your elders the risks of contracting the infection and what information is worth consuming. Also, cross-check before sharing any information amongst other people and only refer to legitimate sources.
Explain the importance of social distancing
Explain why it is important for them to stay at home and practice social distancing during this time. People may not necessarily show symptoms but can be carriers of the infection and that can be fatal for their health.
Ensure proper diet
Make sure the elders of your family are eating well. Include immunity-boosting food items in their diet.
Cipla chairman Y K Hamied also said “If you are sanitizing your hands why aren’t you sanitizing inside your nose and mouth and inside your lungs? In my personal opinion steam inhalation twice a day is advisable, it doesn’t cost anything, in addition to that gargling once a day with Listerine is also good since alcohol kills viruses.” so you can take steam as well to minimize the risk even more.
