Flu seasons create a caretaker and the person who got the flu.
That is, if you are fortunate enough to have someone take care of you when you are ill.
When the flu strikes there is nothing better than to have someone take care of you.
It feels like such an effort to get out of bed and go into the kitchen to get a glass of water let alone prepare meals and see that you are comfortable.
Let's face it.
You feel lousy.
You want all your needs to be taken care of, the house to clean itself and the kids to have "Rosey" the Robot from the Jetsons to take care of them.
If you are lucky enough to have someone take care of you or you have children who ask "Do you want anything mom?", there are a few things that are a must.
Here is a list of items necessary when you have the flu: 1.
a bed tray 2.
fresh fruit 3.
fresh water 4.
facial tissues 5.
portable phone 6.
other remotes 7.
books, magazines 8.
lip balm 9.
hand/body lotion 10.
hand bell Don't forget to refresh your sheets and pillows as needed especially after your fever breaks.
Change your bedclothes as well.
If you can arrange someone to come and feed the cat or walk the dog and make you a meal would be ideal if you live alone.
If not, cluster your activity after you have slept and rested.
Don't do too much at one time if you do not have the strength.
Have a water pitcher near your bed so that you don't have to get up for water.
You will need to drink lots of it to flush out the toxins, thin mucus secretions, and hydrate the body especially during the fever period.
Flu illness often goes through everyone in the house.
Boosting your immune system before your get sick is the ideal.