The Palace night club in Tullamore on Friday night, October 22
25/10/2021
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Tips for older people in harsh winter weather as Beast from the East approaches
Be Winter Ready is a website with a host of useful information for those who will be affected by the upcoming cold weather. You can visit the site here.
Here are some of the tips for Older People
Keeping well and warm
Keep warm, eat well and avoid unnecessary travel.
You should eat regular hot meals and drink plenty of fluids, this will keep you warm and will give you energy to keep active
Ensure you have sufficient supplies of food and of any prescription medicine you may need. Keep active indoors
Have sufficient fuel supplies to maintain adequate heating in your home
Ask your relatives and neighbours for help if you need it. Keep their phone numbers on a list beside your phone
Personal safety - staying safe
In icy weather, wear well-fitted shoes with non-slip soles if you have to go out but try to limit walking outside during the cold weather
Consider wearing a personal alarm so that family or neighbours are alerted if you fall
More at www.bewinterready.ie
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