Medella Home Physio & OT

20/11/2025

❄️5 Simple Ways Older Adults Can Stay Warm During a Cold Weather Snap ❄️

As we experience a cold snap this week, it's important to take a little extra care to keep yourself — or a loved one — warm and safe. Here are five simple, practical tips to help:

1️⃣ Layer up smartly
Wearing several thin layers helps trap warm air more effectively than one thick jumper. Soft thermals, long-sleeved tops and cosy socks make a big difference indoors. It also helps to wear well-fitted slippers or indoor shoes to keep feet warm and reduce the risk of slipping, and make sure you choose proper, full-cover footwear when heading outdoors.

2️⃣ Keep the home warm — even one room
If heating the whole house is difficult, focus on making one room comfortably warm. Close doors, use draught excluders, and draw curtains before it gets dark to keep heat in.

3️⃣ Stay active (even gently)
A few minutes of light movement — marching on the spot, seated exercises, or slow walking around the house — helps boost circulation and maintain warmth.

4️⃣ Warm food & regular drinks
Hot soups, teas, and warm meals help raise your core temperature. Try to avoid long periods without eating or drinking.

5️⃣ Use blankets & safe heating aids
Keep a cosy blanket nearby and consider a hot water bottle or microwaveable heat pack — just ensure they’re used safely and never too hot.

Staying warm isn’t just about comfort — it helps you maintain your energy levels, move more easily and reduce the risk of feeling unwell during sudden temperature drops. Even small steps can make a big difference to your overall wellbeing in colder weather.

10/10/2025

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

A reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies — especially in later life.

At Medella Home Physio & OT, we see first-hand how the right support can make a world of difference to emotional wellbeing. Our occupational therapists help older adults manage anxiety, memory changes, and the challenges of dementia through meaningful daily activities, gentle structure, and confidence-building routines.

Whether it’s reintroducing favourite hobbies, adapting the home to feel safer, or finding small moments of calm — occupational therapy helps restore purpose, connection, and peace of mind.
Let’s take today to check in with our loved ones and remind them they’re not alone. 🌿

👉 Learn more about how OT supports mental wellbeing in later life on our blog:

Each year on World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. For older adults, maintaining

01/10/2025

🌍✨ 1 October is the International Day of Older Persons ✨🌍

Today we celebrate the wisdom, strength and love that our older generations bring into our lives every single day. 💙

At Medella, we’re passionate about helping older people stay active, independent and confident through our mobile physiotherapy and home-based therapy services.

Because aging isn’t just about the years we live — it’s about living well. 💪👵👴

Let’s use this day to:
✅ Honour our parents, grandparents and neighbours
✅ Support healthy ageing and independence
✅ Celebrate the gift of growing older

💬 Share your favourite memory or story about an older loved one in the comments — we’d love to celebrate them with you!

08/09/2025

🌍 On World Physiotherapy Day, we recognise the power of movement.

💪 Older adults who stay active are up to 41% less likely to develop frailty.

✨ Just a little regular exercise can go a long way towards keeping us strong, steady, and independent.

06/06/2025

🌿 The Power of Being Outdoors in Elderly Rehabilitation 🌿

Getting outside isn't just a change of scenery — it's a powerful part of recovery and wellbeing for older adults. Here's why we love taking rehab outdoors:

🌞 Physical Health Benefits:

-Encourages mobility that strengthens bones and muscles

-Sunlight boosts Vitamin D levels, supporting immunity and bone health

-Varied terrain stimulates balance, attention, and orientation

🧠 Mental & Emotional Wellbeing:

-Being in nature reduces stress and lifts mood

-Outdoor settings make exercise more enjoyable and less repetitive

-Encourages connection with the local community

-Enhances cognitive function and sense of purpose

-Whether it’s a walk in the park or gentle movement in the garden, time outside can make a world of difference.