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Dress warmly, both during the day and while sleeping. Several layers of lighter-weight clothing — or blankets — are better than a single, heavy layer. You can remove or add layers as needed. Don’t wear tight clothing that restricts the blood ffbw to hands and feet. Consider wearing a hat, even indoors. Nearly half ther body’s heat is lost through the head.
Also, be sensible when going outdoors. Dress warmly and keep your head, hands and feet dry. While down-filled coats and windbreakers are warm, the only material with insulating properties, even when wet, is wool. Pace your outdoor activities to avoid getting overheated.
Eat sensibly. Well-balanced meals, with high energy foods, keep your body’s defense up.
Most importantly, keep in touch with relatives and friends, particularly during cold weather. Many communities have phone-in or personal visiting services.
Hypothermia is an insidious killer that can be prevented with a little thought and care.
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