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How To Prevent Hospital Admissions And Stay Well This Winter
Introduction
As we head into the depths of winter, we must care for ourselves even more. According to Age UK, our immune systems can weaken as we age, making fighting illnesses more difficult.
Common winter illnesses such as chest infections, flu, and norovirus can lead to more complicated conditions such as pneumonia, increased blood pressure, bronchitis and other respiratory conditions.
Unfortunately, the spread of illnesses over winter can increase hospital admissions. A key finding in the Journal of Public Health found that ‘Hospital admission rates in colder winters compared to warmer winters were significantly raised with effects of 2–5%’.
Furthermore, according to an NHS Long Term Plan Report, the NHS faces ‘winter demand spikes’ and ‘winter pressures’.
The good news is that there are many things you can do to strengthen your immune system and prevent hospital admissions. In this article, we will give you some advice on how to avoid hospitals this winter, including tips to strengthen your immune system and how personal alarms can get you the help you need should you feel unwell.
Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
According to Age UK, there are several things you can do to strengthen your immune system. Some include:
- Get vaccinated: Receiving seasonal vaccines such as flu and COVID vaccines can help protect yourself from contracting the latest strain of the viruses.
- Stay warm: Ensure your home is at a comfortable temperature. Being cold affects our ability to fight infection, so it is important to stay cosy in winter.
- Keep active: Regular activity can not only help warm you up, but it can also strengthen your muscles and mobility. You do not need to do anything strenuous. Here are some low-impact exercises that can help keep you active.
- Regularly wash your hands: Washing your hands regularly, particularly if you have been in busy areas such as the supermarket, is a great way to help prevent the spread of germs and viruses.
- Eat well: Ensure you receive all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to keep you fit and well. Vitamin C and D, in particular, are essential over the winter months.
Personal Care Alarms
In addition to strengthening your immune system, personal alarms can help prevent hospital admissions. Personal care alarms such as a lifeline & pendant package, a fall detector or a mobile watch can help you receive early treatment if you feel unwell.
Personal alarm systems can help to prevent hospital admissions by providing:
Early detection
- Fast response
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Peace of mind and reassurance
It is believed that telehealth and telecare services can save the NHS £1.2 billion.
Source: Gov.uk
According to Gov.uk, telecare can help save the NHS £1.2 billion. Not only is this an incredible saving for our national health service, but it can also help alleviate some of the pressures and hospital admission spikes in winter.
Conclusion
If you are worried about becoming ill this winter, a Red Button Telecare package can help put your mind at ease and reduce the stress on the NHS. Check out our packages now and contact the experienced Red Button Telecare team if you have any questions or need some guidance on our products.E: hello@redbuttontelecare.co.uk
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