Home Care Services in Tulsa County

5 Flu Prevention Tips For Seniors

With flu season in full swing, it's important to keep your loved ones protected. Seniors are at higher risk of serious complications from the flu, and Visiting Angels^® Tulsa is here to help. In addition to our range of home care services offered to Tulsa County area seniors, we would also like to offer up some suggestions for minimizing flu risks for yourself and your loved one. 

Effective Flu Prevention

Here are some steps you can take to reduce the chances of getting the flu:

• Get vaccinated. This is by far the most effective way to remain safe from seasonal flu. Not only will the shot lower your odds of catching it, but it will also decrease your risk of serious complications if you do catch it. Seniors and their caregivers should all make sure to get vaccinated.  
• Get regular exercise. Nothing supports a healthy immune system like regular physical activity. 
• Frequently wash or sanitize your hands. Germs are often transferred from surfaces to your hands to your mouth and nose. Avoid this by regularly washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds at a time. Sanitizer can act as a substitute for seniors who struggle with mobility and want to avoid getting up to the sink every time they need to clean their hands. 
• Avoid people who are sick. It's important to reduce the risk of infection, even if that means postponing your visit with a sick friend or missing out on a family gathering. 
• Drink plenty of liquids. Keeping your body hydrated is one of the best ways to reduce the potential for infection. 

About Our Home Care Services in Tulsa County

Our main focus is on keeping local seniors safe, happy, and healthy. In addition to our tips about flu prevention, we can also prevent household falls, help with medication reminders, perform light housework, assist with bathing and grooming, and much more. We offer several types of home care service, with customized care and flexible scheduling for each senior. Our loving caregivers will adapt to your needs and help you keep your relative safe and secure in their own home. 

We offer our assistance throughout:

• Tulsa County
• Tulsa
• Jenks
• Bixby
• Owasso
• Broken Arrow
• And the surrounding areas

To discuss our home care services available to residents of Tulsa County, contact Visiting Angels Tulsa to set up your initial care consultation today.