Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer in Seniors

Edmonton Senior Health  |  August 29, 2019

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer

What is the risk of skin cancer in seniors? During the summer, most seniors want to spend their days outside. Summer days are for participating in fun activities and creating unforgettable memories with people seniors care about. However, seniors must protect themselves from harmful UV rays and practice sun safety.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and most of the time it is caused by ultraviolet radiation. Since the sun gradually damages the skin over time, seniors need to be extra careful when it comes to protecting themselves from sunburns. Seniors who want to stay safe while enjoying their summer days need to take a few precautions.

Five Tips to Avoid the Risk of Skin Cancer in Seniors:

Tip #1 – Avoiding the hottest time of the day:

Seniors should plan their activities for the morning or evening, and stay inside from 10 am to 4 pm when the sun’s rays are the most intense. In addition, seniors who are worried about dehydration should also avoid going outside in the afternoon.

Tip #2 – Having the appropriate cover:

To avoid sun damage, seniors need to stay in the shade while being outside. Since there are areas that do not have accessible shade, planning is a must.  Older adults who want to spend the day outside should wear a hat or parasol, long sleeve shirts, and long pants as well as sunglasses.

Tip #3 – Remember to use sunblock:

Seniors who will be spending a lot of time outside should always put on sunscreen any time they leave the house and reapply it every two hours or even more often if they are going to participate in water activities.

Tip #4 – Practicing medication safety:

Some medications can cause increased sun sensitivity, which is why seniors must consult their physicians before they participate in outdoor activities.

Tip #5 – Knowing the signs of skin cancer:

All seniors should perform annual skin cancer checkups. Detecting skin cancer early is critical for treating it effectively.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is Proud to Offer a Wide Range of Home Senior Care Services

Our trained caregivers will ensure your loved one is comfortable, independent and safe in their home. On top of that, we will also aim to enhance their overall health, quality of life and general happiness. 

Top-Notch Home Healthcare for Seniors in Edmonton, Alberta

Comfort Keepers of Edmonton offers a broader range of senior care services. We offer retirement care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, and senior living transition services. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can provide 24-hour care and more!

Helping Seniors Age-in-Place with Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our client’s needs. Our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind, empathy. We strive to stimulate our clients emotionally, mentally and socially, thus enhancing their overall quality of life. 

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). The system increases seniors’ sense of well-being, independence and companionship by focusing on Senior Mind, Senior Body, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Safety.

Affordable and Client-Directed Homecare is Available for Qualifying Albertans

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. 

What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)?

CDHCI is a great program provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS), allowing clients to choose an approved agency like Comfort Keepers Edmonton for Personal Care, Respite Care and Homemaking needs. The chosen agency can then bill AHS directly for services rendered for approved hours through Alberta Blue Cross. Read more about the program HERE.

Accredited Home Care Edmonton

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton was awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. This honour demonstrates Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton, AB.

To learn more about senior in-home care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office. Our service territory includes Edmonton, Devon, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office at 780-465-4665.

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