Start the New Year Seeing If Your Dad is Due Any Vaccinations
Each year, your dad should be seeing his doctor for an annual check-up. During that check-up, he should have his vaccination records checked to make sure that he’s not missing any vaccinations. Not every older adult goes to the doctor as often as they should.
What vaccinations is your dad due? These are the ones he should have had and the ones he needs to keep current.
COVID-19 Shots
Elderly Care Metrowest, FL: Seniors and Vaccinations
Not every person will qualify for the COVID-19 shot yet, but it’s coming up in 2021. Medical workers and elderly people who live in assisted living are first. After that, other people will follow with younger, healthier adults being last in line.
It is a new vaccination, which makes people hesitant to get it. The side effects have been minimal for most. Some people haven’t had any side effects at all. It’s also showing to be effective at preventing the disease. Your dad needs to talk to his doctor about it. While he may be fearful, he’s also in an age group at greater risk of serious complications if he gets the virus.
Flu Shots
Yearly flu shots are recommended to most seniors. Only those with severe allergic reactions should skip this one. If he won’t get his flu shot at the doctor’s office, he could go to a local pharmacy, including his grocery store pharmacy, and have it done there.
Pneumonia
Vaccinations that help lower the risk of pneumonia are important at or after the age of 65. It’s a two-dose vaccination that protects against one specific bacterium known as streptococcus pneumoniae for the rest of your life. That bacteria is also tied to infections in the bloodstream and meningitis, which makes this an important vaccination to get.
Shingles
If your dad had chickenpox, he needs to get the shingles vaccine after his 50th or 60th birthday. Shingles is a recurrence of the herpes zoster virus that causes a rash but nerve pain is the more troubling symptom. The preferred vaccine is two doses of Shingrix after the age of 50.
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
The Tdap vaccine protects against multiple diseases. Tetanus is the one you probably know the best. It can lead to lockjaw. Diphtheria is a rare infection caused by specific bacteria that causes breathing difficulties and heart failure.
Pertussis or whooping cough isn’t as common thanks to the vaccine. It’s a contagious respiratory infection that causes congestion, sneezing, a runny nose, and a harsh cough that sounds like a loud “whoop.” This vaccination needs a booster every 10 years.
Do you have a hard time keeping track of your parents’ health visits? Consider hiring elderly care aides to help schedule their appointments, keep track of prescription medications, and get them to appointments on time.
Elderly care services can help with scheduling, transportation, and medication reminders and refills. Call a representative to make arrangements.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Elderly Care in Metrowest, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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