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Ask your health care professional for a routine that safely fits your lifestyle and ability.
Eat a balanced, healthy diet every day
Involve yourself in social activities or games that stimulate your mind
Stay active
As we’ve learned from the worldwide COVID pandemic, washing your hands is the simplest and most effective way to prevent the spread of infections.
Remember to wash your hands:
Before and after providing or receiving health care
After using the bathroom
After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
After handling garbage
After handling dirty equipment, dishes or utensils
After handling animals or animal waste
More frequently, if you or someone in your home is sick
Before and after preparing and handling food, especially after touching raw meats and fish
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We know that avoiding infections is very important to patients and caregivers.
All CarePartners health care professionals receive annual training on how to prevent the spread of infections.
Always inform the CarePartners health care professionals if you or someone in your home has an infectious illness. Our team will take special precautions to ensure that your illness is not spread to others.
If you have a cough or cold-like symptoms:
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not into your hands
Put your used tissues in the waste basket
Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after coughing, sneezing or using a tissue
If you or someone in your household has an infection, CarePartners will provide you with important information on how to prevent spreading the infection to your household members and our employees.
The specific practices you will need to use depend on the type of infection, the task that is being performed, and the surrounding environment
If you are a caregiver performing personal care, we may recommend that you wear protective equipment, such as gloves, which you can purchase at your local pharmacy.
If you have any concerns about the practices of our workers, please call your local office using the contact information in your Welcome Guide.
Tell your health care professional about all the medications you take, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, and supplements. Some medications can have unexpected reactions when taken together.
Always take your medications as ordered. Talk to your health care provider if you think you should change how or when you take a medication
Store all medications out of reach of children and follow storage instructions (for example, storing in fridge or out of direct sunlight)
Consult with your pharmacist if you are having trouble figuring out what medications to take at what time – a pill box or blister pack may help keep medications organized
When a health care professional gives you medication, always state your name clearly before you take the medication
Always carry a list of your medications with you
If you take narcotics, make sure they are not visible to visitors in the home
Return all unused medications to your pharmacy
Use only one pharmacy to ensure accuracy and consistency
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Immunizations, including the flu shot, are an important way to both keep yourself from getting sick and prevent the spread of infections to others.
To learn what immunizations are right for you and where they are available, contact your health care provider, pharmacy or the local health unit.
Browse other topics in the Guide to Living Well:
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback, please contact the office you normally deal with (closest to the patient’s home address). You can find all the contact information for this office in your Welcome pamphlet.
