Keeping Warm this Winter
Why keeping warm matters
To keep well during winter, it's essential to keep warm. As the weather gets colder, we are all more likely to catch colds or flu; and if your body temperature drops then the risks of a heart attack, stroke or breathing difficulties increase. This is especially true for older people, or those who have a serious disease or are vulnerable due to a physical disability.
So the best way to combat winter is to keep warm and follow as healthy a lifestyle as possible. What you eat and drink, and the exercise you take, can make a big difference. And, as part of keeping well, it is vital to keep your home warm and keep yourself warm when you go out.
Tips to keep warm
• Try to keep a constant temperature of 18-21ºC (64-70ºF) in all rooms. If this is not possible or affordable, keep one room warm but pre-heat the bed and bedroom before you go to bed.
• Make sure you have some hot food and drink every day.
• Take a little exercise every day.
• Wrap up warmly before going out, no matter how short the trip.
• Keep warm in bed at night.
Practical and useful common sense suggestions are available on the government's 'Keep warm keep well' website and in the accompanying booklet ‘Keep warm keep well': www.direct.gov.uk/keepwarmkeepwell
HE-AT offers all households in the Borough of Darlington free and confidential advice and assistance on a range of fuel and energy related issues.
For further information or to arrange a free and confidential appointment, please telephone on 357345 or e-mail advice@fiftyplus.org.uk
Call into our office at 9 Clark’s Yard to pick up your free copy of ‘Keep warm keep well’ and our ‘Help with Heating Costs’ Factsheet.
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