AT HOME WITH SANFORD Q. Like most things in life, it's better to be prepared. Can you suggest a few precautions that older adults should take in the winter? Blade Lane A. When the temperature drops, older adults run a Plant & Maintenance higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: Manager 1. Dress smart - protect your lungs from cold air. Layer up! Wearing 2 or 3 thinner layers of loose-fitting clothing is warmer than a single layer of thick clothing. 2. Make sure steps and walkways are clear before you walk. Be especially careful if you see wet pavement that could be iced over. 3. Wear boots with non-skid soles. This will help prevent you from slipping. 4. If you use a cane, consider an ice pick-like attachment that fits onto the end for additional traction. 5. Remember your cell phone when you drive. Always let someone know where you are going and when you should be expected back. 6. And lastly, stock your car with basic emergency supplies such as first aid kit, blankets, booster cables, windshield scraper, shovel and flashlight. Interested in learning more? To receive brochures on WoodsEdge Senior Living Campus or to schedule a visit contact: (218) 333-6211. Also, to acquire more information about our Lakeside Campus which includes Baker Park - HUD Housing call: (218) 751-7249. Sanford Health WoodsEdge Senior Living Campus 1000 Anne Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333-6211 www.sanfordhealth.org SANFORD' HEALTH It's about care. It's about family. We're here for you. WoodsEdge AT HOME WITH SANFORD Q. Like most things in life, it's better to be prepared. Can you suggest a few precautions that older adults should take in the winter? Blade Lane A. When the temperature drops, older adults run a Plant & Maintenance higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: Manager 1. Dress smart - protect your lungs from cold air. Layer up! Wearing 2 or 3 thinner layers of loose-fitting clothing is warmer than a single layer of thick clothing. 2. Make sure steps and walkways are clear before you walk. Be especially careful if you see wet pavement that could be iced over. 3. Wear boots with non-skid soles. This will help prevent you from slipping. 4. If you use a cane, consider an ice pick-like attachment that fits onto the end for additional traction. 5. Remember your cell phone when you drive. Always let someone know where you are going and when you should be expected back. 6. And lastly, stock your car with basic emergency supplies such as first aid kit, blankets, booster cables, windshield scraper, shovel and flashlight. Interested in learning more? To receive brochures on WoodsEdge Senior Living Campus or to schedule a visit contact: (218) 333-6211. Also, to acquire more information about our Lakeside Campus which includes Baker Park - HUD Housing call: (218) 751-7249. Sanford Health WoodsEdge Senior Living Campus 1000 Anne Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333-6211 www.sanfordhealth.org SANFORD' HEALTH It's about care. It's about family. We're here for you. WoodsEdge