01/28/2026
Winter is tough on the body, especially for older adults. As the temperatures drop, a few small habits can make a big difference in staying strong, steady, and comfortable all season long.
Here are some winter wellness tips to help fight off the cold.
๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ข๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฑ๐๐น๐๐
1. ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐ข - Cold, dry air can cause cracked skinโapply lotion after bathing to lock in moisture.
2. ๐๐๐๐ข ๐ท๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Cooler weather can mask thirst, so drink water throughout the day.
3. ๐ป๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ข - Lightweight, warm layers help regulate body temperature indoors and outside.
4. ๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Shorter days mean darker spacesโbright, even lighting reduces fall risks.
5. ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Cold temperatures can raise itโregular checks help detect changes early.
A little extra care helps keep the season safer, easier, and more enjoyable for the ones you love.