Holiday Health & Safety Tips for Seniors
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration, but it can also present unique challenges for seniors. From maintaining physical health to staying safe during festive gatherings, thoughtful planning can ensure that the holidays remain a safe and enjoyable experience.
Becklar has a history rooted in caring. Becklar is here for seniors during the holiday season through their personal health and safety solutions.
Why the Holidays Can Be Challenging for Seniors
Social connections are vital for seniors’ mental and emotional well-being, particularly during the holidays. While joyful, the holidays can also trigger feelings of sadness, loneliness, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This is especially true for those who live alone—the festive season may amplify feelings of isolation.
The CDC has studied that isolation is akin to the same negative health impacts as smoking and obesity. For example, social isolation leads to a 50% increased risk of dementia, and depression and anxiety also increase with isolation. Additionally, potentially fatal events—such as heart disease and stroke—are associated with those who experience long-standing bouts of isolation. Therefore, recognizing and addressing these emotions is critical to maintaining mental and physical health. For seniors, staying engaged can create a sense of belonging and joy, which will combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
How mPERS Devices Can Combat Loneliness and Isolation
For seniors, mPERS devices are a great tool to help with the woes and worries of the holidays.
For example, a great feature of mPERS devices is fall detection. It is estimated that 1 in 4 individuals over 65 fall each year. This is a serious risk for seniors, especially during the cold holiday season. The fear of falling also increases with age and seasonal changes. This fear can often lead to social isolation, depression, and other physical and cognitive issues. Although mPERS cannot prevent a fall from happening, the escalation and seriousness can be reduced with a quicker response time.
Becklar’s Belle X device can offer seniors great peace of mind and increase personal health and safety, knowing they are protected anywhere—even alone during the holiday season. mPERS devices help seniors who live independent lives feel more comfortable in their day-to-day lives. The Belle X device is compact and lightweight, perfect for seniors to use and be part of their routine. Becklar also has the quickest response times in the industry, so a simple press of the button can connect a senior to a caring operator who is ready to help. This gives seniors the confidence to leave their homes and feel less isolated.
Increased Wellness During the Holidays
Becklar’s Engage Platform helps ensure the fastest emergency response times in the industry through blending AI technology and human intervention. This capability increases wellness for all customers, especially seniors, ensuring that emergency calls are given priority and answered immediately.
The Engage Platform can increase a senior’s personal health and safety through proactive wellness checks. This is especially helpful during the holiday season when seniors might be alone and away from their families. These customizable wellness checks can cover a variety of areas—from medication reminders to nutritional reminders, and even simple questions to ask how they are feeling can be sent. With Becklar, these wellness checks can empower seniors with added protection during the holiday season to continue living independently.
Peace of Mind During the Holidays
For seniors spending the holidays alone, feelings of isolation and loneliness can be amplified by worries of health issues and sickness. However, by taking proactive steps to care for your physical and emotional well-being, seniors can enjoy a holiday season of comfort, safety, and even joy. Through Becklar, seniors can focus on making lasting memories while staying safe and healthy.
