Recommended Immunizations for Seniors

Senior Immunizations  |  December 2, 2019

What Every Senior in Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Senior Immunizations

Immunizations for Seniors | As we get older our immune system gets weaker. That is why seniors are more susceptible to various illnesses and infections. While younger adults can easily recover from a disease, when it comes to older adults even common illnesses can cause complications and lead to life-threatening situations. One of the easiest ways seniors can look after their health is to get vaccinated against common, preventable diseases.

A lot of people get hospitalized during the flu season, and over 60 percent of those patients are older than 65. Even though the vaccines can help seniors stay healthy, several older adults don’t get their shots.

As mentioned before, illnesses and infections can lead to various health problems among the older population. The eight leading causes of death among seniors are respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and influenza. In addition, older adults with chronic diseases are more likely to develop complications. For example, seniors with diabetes are three times more likely to die from the flu than healthy adults. Luckily, these diseases can be avoided with vaccinations.

Vaccines can significantly lower the risk of developing some diseases and can make the symptoms less severe for older adults who get infected. Immunizations play an important part when it comes to ensuring a senior’s physical well-being. Older adults should consult with their doctors and make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations. The most recommended vaccinations are the influenza vaccine, shingles vaccine, Tdap vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and hepatitis B vaccine.

Comfort Keepers® is the Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC

Comfort Keepers® is the preferred choice for many families when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care, End of Life Care, Respite Care, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Interactive Caregiving™

Comfort Keepers®’s trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and 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 which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers Vancouver office.

Comfort Keepers® Brings You The Best Home Care Assistance Right Where You Live.

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide home care throughout Vancouver that keeps seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond please call (604) 689-8609. 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures against quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

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