Celebrate a Senior Friendly Independence Day with your Loved One in Phoenix, AZ

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There is no popular summer activity than Independence Day parties in the United States. Generations of families gather together and celebrate this day with fireworks, picnic foods, lawn games and others. But, if the senior family members are going to join you on this eve, you need to take a few extra steps in order to keep them safe and healthy. Today, our discussion is going to revolve around this.

Having senior family members means it is a responsibility that should be taken and carried out seriously. But due to lack of time, many individuals are unable to do so. There is no excuse that should be cited when it comes to taking care of a senior loved one. It is advisable that you consider going for an assisted living facility for your loved one. If you are on the lookout for an assisted facility in the Phoenix region in Arizona, you can approach the award-winning Anthem Senior Living which consists of some of the most compassionate caregivers who provides the highest level of care and support to the senior clients.

Summer Safety Tips for your Senior Loved One:

Sun Protection– Guests might forget to apply or re-apply sunscreen in all the hullabaloo of the party. Sunscreen is especially important for older adults because with age the skin becomes more fragile which means seniors can experience sunburn quickly. As per dermatologists, people should apply the equivalent of one shot glass of sunscreen every two to four hours they are outdoors or riding in a car, and more frequently if they are sweating or swimming. Make sure to place bottles of sunscreen in prominent spots which will help the guests in finding them quicker than usual.

Mosquitoes and Ticks- There are many pests that make their return in the summer and some of the diseases linked to such pests include The West Nile virus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Lyme disease. There should be a few cans of strong mosquito repellant for the party guests so that they can use it when outdoors. If you have spent quite some time outside, check for ticks which are often found in the hair, behind the knees, in and around the ears and under the arms.

Medication Side Effects– A senior person may be on a few medications and some medications common among seniors may increase sun sensitivity. You need to be careful about this. Review your senior family members’ medication lists to see if any of their medications might put them at higher risk for a sun-related illness, prior to the party.

Promote Sunglasses– Sunglasses play a very important role, according to ophthalmologists. They help in protecting the eyes from a variety of vision issues like cataracts, macular degeneration, etc. Prior to purchasing a sunglass, make sure they have a protection label that states they block 99–100 percent of UVA and UVB rays and 75–90 percent of light.

Last, but not the least, what is important is a hydration station. Like we all know, July is one of the hottest and humid months of the year. Guests should be able to have easy access to water and foods that promote hydration. There can be nothing better than setting up a hydration station which should have lemons, oranges, berries, etc. that can be added to water to impart flavor. Include foods like melon, tomatoes, cucumber, leafy greens, carrots, etc. as they have high water content. Ask your loved one to avoid alcoholic beverages, as that can increase the risk for dehydration.

Hope, our tips come for your help in organizing and celebrating an Independence Day party in the best possible way.

For assisted living care and support, contact Anthem Senior Living in Phoenix, AZ.