FEELING OF COLD IN OLD AGE.

As we grow older, their occurs many changes in our body. One of the major change is that you start feeling more cold with age. Most of the time it is considered as a normal change but sometimes it can be a sign of some health issue. Therefore, in home healthcare, it becomes the duty of patient Caretaker to take these kind of symptoms  seriously.

REASONS OF COLD FEELING IN OLD AGE

• In old age metabolic rate slows down due to which it becomes difficult for our body to maintain normal temperature.
• As we grow the fat tissue which is under the skin becomes thinner which ultimately makes you feel cold because the fat tissue is responsible for heat conservation.
• Normal blood circulation also decreases because the blood vessels loose normal elasticity.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS 

There are some medical conditions which are also responsible for this kind of feeling of cold in old age,

• Anaemia- not enough haemoglobin.
• Kidney disease 
• Diabetes
• Thyroid problems

HOW CAN WE KEEP ELDERLY WARM

• Medical attendant who remains always with the patient should provide warm beverages such as coffee at night.
• At this age, we can use electric blankets.
• One can invest in a humidifier.
• Mild exercises can be performed by a patient caregiver.
• Use oil heater.

Weeheal Home Health care at home is providing services in Mohali and Chandigarh

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