OSCOTTS ELDERLY RESIDENTS NEED TO KEEP WARM

It may not be head line news but there are still many elderly people living in cold housing with no heating on.
If they are concerned about the cost of heating their home they could try Age UK to see if they can offer advice. are still many elderly people who are not using their heating and are very cold in their homes. They a frightened of future high heating bills to come

  If you have an elderly relative or friend remind them they must keep warm.
 They need to warm at least one room in the house to live in, wear warm clothes and have a hot drinks.

If they are worried about their fuel bills they could consider contacting Age Concern for example for advice.

Follow these tips on keeping well in the cold:

• find out if you can get the flu jab for free on the NHS
• wear several layers of clothes rather than 1 chunky layer – clothes made from cotton, wool or fleecy fibres help to maintain body heat
• use a hot water bottle or electric blanket to keep warm in bed – but don't use both at the same time
• have at least 1 hot meal a day – eating regularly helps keep you warm; and make sure you have hot drinks regularly
• try not to sit still for more than an hour or so indoors – get up and stretch your legs
• stay active – even moderate exercise can help keep you warm
• wrap a scarf loosely around your mouth when outdoors – add a hat and wear shoes with a good grip, too
• if you have a heart or respiratory problem, stay indoors during very cold weather