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January 2020
Dorchester
Framing
Picture and framing service
with a wide selection of
mounts and frames.
Open most days but best
call first before making a
special trip.
joan@dorchesterframing.com
The Old School House
Tincleton DT2 8QR
01305 848909
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 Ask about the pneumo jab
There's a vaccine for pneumonia too. Check if you're eligible when you get your
flu jab.
 Wash your hands regularly
Simple but effective – washing your hands helps step germs spreading.
 Stock up on cold and sore throat remedies
Your pharmacist can give you advice if you're feeling under the weather.
The cold puts more pressure on our hearts and circulatory systems
As we get older, our body has to work harder to keep us warm.
If you're exposed to a cold environment for a long time, or in extreme cold for
only a short time, your blood pressure rises and your blood thickens. This can
increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
What you can do
 Wrap up well when you go
out in the cold
Layering's the best way to keep
warm in winter. Don't forget a hat,
gloves, thick socks and a scarf.
 Make sure your home is warm
enough
The ideal room temperature you
should be aiming for is about 21
degrees in your living room, and
about 18 degrees in your bedroom.
Changes to our bodies as we age can mean it's harder to keep warm
If you find you feel the cold more than you used to, that's totally normal.
From about the age of 55, we lose around 1% of our muscle mass every year. It
doesn't sound a lot, but muscle is what keeps us warm.
Some people experience frailty as they age, which can mean it is more difficult
to move around and minor illnesses can knock you for six. If you are living
with frailty it is important to understand what frailty means for you and how you
can build resilience.
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