As winter starts, our elderly may feel uncomfortable with the weather. They need to wear protection every day, especially when going out. As their personal care assistants, you must be able to provide safety against possible illnesses that may be triggered by cold.
Home care services in Aurora, Colorado, should be as careful as they can, as seniors are prone to asthma, hypothermia, cough, and colds during this period. To prevent elders from getting sick, prepare these hot and healthy drinks:
- Warm Almond Maple Chocolate
- Ingredients:
- 41/2cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4-1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 oz dark chocolate bar (70% cacao or more)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium-low heat until steam starts to rise. Add cocoa, maple syrup, and chocolate and stir well until all ingredients are combined. Add vanilla, then serve warm.
- Ingredients:
- Honey Ginger Lemon Tea
- Ingredients:
- 1-inch minced fresh ginger root
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- Instructions:
Place ginger into a teapot, pour the boiling water and let stand for 3 minutes. In a mug, put lemon juice and honey, then pour the ginger tea. Adjust the taste according to your preference and serve hot.
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As a passionate and dedicated home care aide in Colorado, we at AAA Personal Care are concerned about the health of the elderly, not only under our supervision but also seniors in our community. We know they deserve the best proper care – to be safeguarded, secured, and nurtured. So we aim to be the senior home care you and your family can always trust any time of the year.
For more information about our services, call us at 1-303-577-3202.