Now that summer is just around the corner, there are more things for people to do outdoors. One problem with this is that many elderly people who are outdoors a lot get dehydrated or have immunity issues. If you are a family caregiver of your elderly loved one, there are some summer immunity booster tips that can help them to stay healthier while enjoying their days.

Staying Hydrated

One of the most important things for your elderly loved one to do is to stay hydrated. There are so many elderly people who get dehydrated every year. Due to this fact, it is very important for you and senior care providers to remind your loved one to keep themselves hydrated. This can be done in many ways. However, one of the best and easiest things for your elderly loved one to do is to drink 8 – 8 oz. glasses of water every single day. These glasses or bottles of water should be drank throughout the day – from morning to evening.

Eating Healthy

If your elderly loved one wants to boost their immune system this summer, they should eat healthy. There is a lot of research out there that shows certain foods can help with fighting illnesses, reducing allergy symptoms, and offering other health benefits. The things that should be in the foods your elderly loved one eats every day should be vitamins, folic acid, zinc, and iron. There are many other micronutrients that are important for immune system health, as well. If you and senior care providers can get your elderly loved one to eat foods with more of these things in it, they could help to not only boost their immune system, but keep them energized this summer, too.

Exercising Daily

Did you know that exercise can help to boost a person’s immune system? Research shows that exercising helps with weight control, lowering blood pressure, and improving cardiovascular health. All of these things can contribute to a healthier immune system. Not only that, but exercising daily can help your elderly loved one to stay more fit. This can help them to enjoy more activities now and in the future.

Conclusion

These are some of the summer immunity boosters for the elderly. Now that you know more about these tips, you can let your elderly loved one know about them. If they can start doing these things regularly, it can help to boost their immune system this summer, keep them more energized, and improve their overall health, as well. If you or your elderly loved one have further questions about their immune system, you can talk to their doctor.

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Sources

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system

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Edward Harrison

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Edward Harrison founded the Heart of the Carolinas Homecare in 2007 when he saw there was a need for caregivers that provide non-medical home care services, at a price that most people could afford. It was standard in the industry to require hourly minimums and it was common to be assigned a caregiver, not matched with one based on your individual personal needs. Edward understood that to make a successful relationship between caregiver and client, skills were not enough, personality and compatibility plays as much a role as do skills.

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