How to keep your independent living this winter with a little homecare help

Daily tasks like getting out to the shops and making a hot meal can become more difficult to manage when the cold weather sets in.

For those who want to continue living independently at home but will struggle with day-to-day life when winter throws its worst at us, there are simple steps which can help.

Top tips for independent living in winter

Now is the time to start taking precautions to prepare early for the season ahead:

· See your GP, use the NHS app or make an appointment at a participating pharmacy to book your flu jab. It’s free if you are 65 years or over and can help to protect you from a nasty illness this winter.

· Take recommended doses of Vitamin D to replace the sunlight you’ll miss from October to March. Always check with your doctor before taking extra medications to ensure they suit your individual needs.

· Keep moving! We’re not talking about bursts of high-energy exercise but as they say ‘use it or lose it’ when it comes to staying physically active – even if that’s with simple tasks around the house.

· Keep social contact: We all feel like going into hibernation when the cold weather sets in but it’s important to maintain friendships, keep in touch with your family and get out and about as much as possible.

Experienced care provider Claire Evans says: “With the recent increase in hospital admissions and the added pressure that brings on the NHS, you don’t want to end up in hospital this winter and there are ways you can help to avoid it.

Claire describes caring as a vocation, rather than a job, which should be delivered with compassion and kindness. That is why she believes in providing a premium service at Bluebird Care which is now being offered in Lytham, Fylde and Blackpool.

With 12 years of experience and a well-earned reputation in Lancaster, Claire is building a new local service with her family-run business which is regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

They can offer homecare services for people aged over 18, with needs ranging from frailty to more complex heath conditions.

Claire adds: “From shopping and playing Monopoly to medication administration and help with personal care, taking you out on a jaunt, preparing fresh meals or domestic support, our local carers are here to help.”

Their services include visiting home care and live-in home care:

· Companionship care and social support

· Personal care

· Medication support

· Care for complex health conditions

· Specialist dementia care

What customers say

“My experience of Bluebird Care has been nothing but five-star from the start and I fully recommend them to anyone looking for care and support for elderly relatives in their own home. Dealing with elderly parents can be very stressful but I genuinely believe this is being addressed as a team effort with Bluebird – thank you.” Adam

Get in touch

To find out more about their well-organised, local service and how they can help you or your loved one visit their website.

Get in touch by making an online enquiry or call the friendly team on 01253 934999.