How to care for ageing relatives
When it comes to ageing relatives, health care is usually top of mind. But did you know that sorting out some legal paperwork could make your life easier for any health care issues that arise?
We are all experiencing the effects of the devastating bush fires around Australia, and our air quality is worrying to say the least. Read on to find out what you can do to minimise the risks to you and your loved ones.
There are two main particles in our air right now that are having health impacts on so many of us. [1]
PM2.5 particles are small enough to pass right through the paper masks we buy off the shelf, and they can pass through handkerchiefs and cloth. The only effective mask to stop these particles is called a P2 mask, but it needs to be fitted properly so you have a complete seal to your face. If there is no seal, looking at you beard wearers, even this mask won’t help. [2]
So, if masks aren't going to do the trick, we need to take other steps where practical.
As long as air conditioner filters are regularly cleaned, much of the outside particles will be trapped before they get into the house, but they were not designed to purify the air. [3]
Air purifiers were designed to do just that. A well-maintained air purifier will remove 99.7% of particles from the air. [4]
The particles from the bushfires will still be coating your furniture, and cars and plants well after those fires are extinguished. Despite watching the film of dust reform on the spot you just wiped, it is important to still wash as much off as you can and don't let it build up. This applies to your plants as well.
This smoke is affecting all of us, so please look out for each other, share these tips on social media, and vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, children and those with chronic disease should take extra care.
Sources:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/air/Pages/particulate-matter.aspx [1]
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/do-face-masks-protect-you-from-bushfire-smoke [2]
https://homeairguides.com/air/10-ways-for-how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildfire-smoke/ [3] [4]
When it comes to ageing relatives, health care is usually top of mind. But did you know that sorting out some legal paperwork could make your life easier for any health care issues that arise?
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The latest Australian guidelines recommend strength training for people from five years of age and all the way into your golden years. It truly is a strength-for-all approach and the research says that we need it.