Is Your Home Making Your Loved One Sick?

Home Care in Falls Church VA

You probably were not even aware that there was a problem with the air you and your loved one breathes inside. Chances are, the air that you are breathing inside your home is just as harmful as the air you breathe outside.

So, safeguarding your loved one against harmful indoor pollution is necessary, but is there anything that you can really do about it? Yes, there is!

First, let’s examine what may be causing your home’s poor indoor air quality.

●      Moisture and mold due to leaks, high humidity or water damage

●      Poor indoor ventilation

●      Irregular home temperature

●      Chemicals from cleaning products

●      Gases from household appliances

The ultimate goal of improving your home’s indoor air quality is to minimize your loved one’s exposure to pollutants, such as bacteria, mold spores, viruses, dust mites, pet dander, pollen, second-hand smoke, carbon monoxide, radon, airborne allergens and other combustion pollutants.

So, what can you do to improve your loved one’s indoor air quality? There are some simple tweaks you can make to your home that will go a long way.

●      Move furniture away from vents

●      Vacuum frequently

●      Replace carpet with tile, wood or vinyl flooring

●      Keep pets outdoors

●      Store food properly

●      Don’t smoke indoors

●      Dispose garbage properly

●      Change bedding frequently

●      Use non-chemical pest control

●      Install high-efficiency furnace filters.

●      Wash sheets in hot water

●      Replace draperies and curtains with roll up shades

●      Use plastic covers over mattresses and pillows

Signs that your loved one is already affected by poor indoor air quality

Your aging parent or elderly loved one is especially vulnerable to health risks caused by poor indoor air quality. This is due in part because as a person’s body ages, its ability to eliminate chemicals decreases. Indoor air quality refers to how air inside of a home affects a person’s health and comfort. Reasons for this include:

He or she may already be affected by your home poor indoor air quality if they have complained about bad smells and irritation of their eyes, nose and throat. If so, then consulting their doctor or healthcare professional would not hurt. Don’t be too alarmed, but it will serve you and your loved one well to know.

Clean the air in your home by making these easy changes.

If you or an aging loved one are considering home care services in Falls Church, VA, call the caring staff at Medical Professionals On Call today. 703-273-8818

Sources

http://copublications.greenfacts.org/en/indoor-air-pollution/l-2/4-vulnerable-groups.htm#0

http://www.freedrinkingwater.com/general-health/air/air-pollution-effect-elderly.php

http://copublications.greenfacts.org/en/indoor-air-pollution/

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Michelle DeFilippis

I graduated with a BS degree and had been selling medical equipment to hospitals, clinics and technicians. More recently, a family member was diagnosed with dementia and we, as a family, realized we were not prepared t care for her. We were thrown into that whirlpool of hospital stays, 24/7 live-in care, skilled care, caring for mom ourselves and finally, now daily home care. This was such a stressful time that I started thinking there had to be other people, other families as overwhelmed and unprepared as we were.

Medical Professionals On Call has such a caring, professional staff who are available to step in with whatever level of care necessary for loved ones and to relieve you of that stress.

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