While customization is important, here are the six steps to create and maintain a home health care kit.
Infrared or digital thermometer.I would suggest the contactless thermometers in general.
They’re very good, as long as they’re a reputable brand, Unwin says.
They can be especially useful for those who have difficulty holding an oral thermometer in their mouth.
These clip onto a finger to get adigital readingof blood oxygen levels.
Your doctor can ensure its calibrated correctly.
Instant cold and heat packs.
Unwin advises avoiding electric heating pads, because They can cause significant burns and skin injury in older adults.
Age-friendly bandages, gauze, and tape.
ACE wraps or compression wraps.
Use them to apply gentle pressure, control swelling or hold bandages in place.
But be careful that you dont create a tourniquet by wrapping it too tightly, Unwin warns.
you might still get four freeCOVID-19 testsfrom the government.
And there is also a combinationCOVID-19/flu testavailable at drug stores.
Results could help your doctor decide whether to prescribe antiviral medicationslike Paxlovidor Tamiflu.
You want to avoid potential drug interactions and age-related complications.
Some pain relievers shouldnt be used in older adults, says Unwin.
For example, ibuprofen can cause gastric irritation, decrease kidney function and elevate blood pressure in older adults.
