Spring Health Tips for Seniors

Hello residents and families,

March just started and we are excited to welcome a new season with warmer weather and brighter days. It is one of our favorite times of the year.

This month, we will be celebrating the women in our community. Our residents are predominately women and we are proud to celebrate them along with our staff. 

We want to thank everyone who has elected to receive the COVID-19 vaccine! We know it was not an easy decision for many, but it is an important step to protecting yourself and the entire community. Please note that although we are all vaccinated, this does not mean more relaxed safety protocols. Our enhanced infection control protocols will remain in place until public health authorities advise us that they are no longer necessary. This means we continue to wear masks, practice social distancing, quarantine for new residents, and more. 

Health Tips

How to Protect Your Respiratory System

Here are some common lung diseases associated with spring:

Asthma

This is a condition that causes difficulty in breathing due to inflamed airways. Typical symptoms include chest tightness, dry cough, and shortness of breath.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is caused by an infection in the air sacs in the lung. This disease can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. Symptoms include chills, coughing, and difficulty breathing.

COPD(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

This term can include a variety of respiratory illnesses that involve airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. Common COPD symptoms include wheezing, coughing, mucus, and difficulty breathing. 

How to Keep Your Respiratory System Healthy and Avoid Respiratory Health Problems

Avoid Exposure to Smoke

Smoke is one of the most common and the worst kind of exposure that contributes to many types of respiratory problems.

Exercise

Exercise has many health benefits and it can help build lung capacity. Walking, swimming, or other aerobic activities are easy to implement in your daily routine.

Vaccines

Yearly flu shots can help keep your lungs healthy. Talk to your doctor about flu and pneumonia vaccines.