Which means older people in particular need to take extra care to stay warm and well. This is the time to visit or call in on older loved ones and run through a few key things which will help them stay healthy this winter.
Staying active is important, even moderate exercise can help people keep warm. If you do go outside, NHS advice is to wrap a scarf loosely around your mouth when outdoors – and make sure you wear a hat and shoes with a good grip, too.
Older people with heart or respiratory problems should stay inside during the coldest weather. Call in and check they are warm enough, especially at night and have stocks of food and medicines so they don’t need to go out during very cold weather.