Recommended Immunizations for Seniors

Edmonton Senior Health  |  December 2, 2019

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Vaccine Immunization

Immunizations for Seniors | Research shows that several seniors are not getting the vaccines they need to stay protected from serious illnesses. Therefore, the fact that more than 60 percent of people who get hospitalized due to flu are older adults is not surprising.

As we age our immunity system gets weaker and we become much more susceptible to serious illnesses and infections. These diseases also affect younger adults, but with them, the recovery period is much shorter. On the other hand, when it comes to older adults, the complications that arise from these illnesses can put their lives in danger.

For example, respiratory diseases are one of the leading causes of death among seniors, even though the risk of getting pneumonia and influenza can be reduced with vaccinations. Older adults with diabetes are more likely to die from the flu than other individuals, while this illness can cause complications in seniors with chronic diseases. Just like with influenza, the risk of getting pneumonia can also be reduced with vaccination.

To stay healthy, seniors should try to get vaccinated on time against common, preventable diseases.

Vaccines can reduce the risk of developing some diseases, as well as make symptoms less severe for those seniors who do get ill. Immunizations can help older adults maintain their physical well-being, which is why they should talk to their health providers and ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations.

Most doctors recommend the influenza vaccine, shingles vaccine, Tdap vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine.

Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elderly Care!

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help. Comfort Keepers®’ trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. 

Companionship and Interactive Caregiving™

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Learn more about our unique service offering by contacting the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. Is Invoicing the Right Option for You?  Read more about the program HERE.

Comfort Keepers Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. Awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. Our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services, clearly demonstrating Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton.

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