Allergies are something that anyone can experience at any time. It’s a surprising thing for seniors to have to manage suddenly, however, especially if they’ve never had to deal with allergies in the past. Home care providers can be a huge help to aging adults as they learn to deal with some of the most common allergy triggers.
Pollen Allergies
Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a type of pollen allergy. Every plant has some sort of pollen and those different types of pollen can be allergy triggers for different people. Some of the most common symptoms related to pollen allergies include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, or congestion. Keeping windows closed during high pollen days helps quite a bit. It also helps to know what types of pollen cause reactions for seniors in order to avoid them more easily.
Bug and Insect Allergies
Many different types of bugs bite or sting, and seniors can experience allergic reactions when they encounter specific insects. Some people might experience only mild reactions, but there are people who are extremely allergic and might experience an anaphylactic reaction. Any type of insect bite or sting could cause a reaction, so it is a good idea to have them checked out by a doctor.
Medication Allergies
Seniors are more likely than ever before in their lives to experience medication allergies. That’s because they’re usually taking more medications than they’ve taken in the past and they also could experience a cumulative effect after years of taking specific medications. It’s important for seniors to talk with their doctors about the medications they’re taking and the side effects they’re experiencing to rule out possible medication allergies.
Food Allergies
It’s also possible for seniors to suddenly develop food allergies, even for foods they’ve eaten in the past. This can also be a cumulative effect, or it can be because of health changes seniors have experienced. Some of the most common food allergies can include shellfish, dairy, nuts, wheat, and eggs. Home care providers can make it easier for seniors to work around food allergies and still eat delicious and nutritious meals.
Skin Allergies
Sudden rashes or outbreaks could be skin allergies. These can affect seniors due to changes in skin sensitivity and other age-related skin issues. Skin allergies can be a reaction to skincare products, detergents, or even metals, like nickel. Practicing good skincare habits can help quite a bit, as can recognizing specific triggers for skin issues. It can help for seniors to talk to their doctors about what they’re experiencing, especially if they’re not sure what the specific trigger for the skin allergy is.
Dealing with allergies the right way is important so that seniors don’t experience other complications and difficulties. Home care providers can make it a lot easier for seniors to have the help that they need to manage those issues.
Whether that means having help with skin care, meal preparation, or keeping their home clean and free of allergens, caregivers can be there for aging adults.
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Belmont, MA, please contact the caring staff at PlatinumCare + today. Call (617) 237-0867.
PlatinumCare + was born out of the desire and passion to provide the very best home health care possible in Brookline, Dover, Newton, Needham, Watertown, Weston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Sudbury, Belmont, Boston MA, and surrounding areas.
All with decades of experience, Tim in IT Operations, Support, and Management, Brenda in Client Relations, Healthcare Services & Sales Management, and Anne in Healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner combined their skills to form what is now PlatinumCare +.
As immigrants to the US, all came from backgrounds where Healthcare for aging parents was a responsibility of the immediate family and the entire community. Aging, sick, or terminal community members were cared for physically, emotionally, and financially by family, friends, including strangers! This community approach, Healthcare with a difference, delivered with the utmost love, care, sacrifice, and passion, forms the basis of how PlatinumCare + grounds itself.
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