Summer Heat And The Elderly: Summer Heat Safety Tips

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When exposed to prolonged heat, the elderly are more susceptible to dehydration and heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke. Their bodies aren’t as efficient at regulating their internal temperature, which makes them vulnerable to extreme temperatures. Here are our summer heat safety tips for older adults.
0:00 Intro
00:26 Why does heat affect the elderly?
02:57 What temperature is too hot for seniors?
03:50 Symptoms of heat stress
06:06 Heat stroke symptoms
08:04 Hot to STAY COOL IN SUMMER
11:04 Check on elderly neighbors!
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[@irenek2k20]

Great info for Summer & the new Hot weather. Thanks.

[@SeniorSafetyAdvice]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. :)

[@irenek2k20]

I use cooling towels for me & my mom it helps to stay cool & refresh the cloths with water. It is surprising how quickly they dry.

[@SeniorSafetyAdvice]

Great tip, thank you for sharing!

[@squidward66]

I'm not quite a "senior" yet (I don't think, barely under 60...) but as I've gotten older I've noticed I don't feel hot when it's warm out. When I was younger I would feel uncomfortable when physically active in hot weather. Now I can mow the lawn in 90 degree weather and it feels just fine to me. So maybe that's a danger, not even feeling hot and thinking everything is fine.

[@SeniorSafetyAdvice]

I agree that it could be dangerous. If you don't feel the heat, please make sure you're drinking enough when it's hot out. And get into the shade periodically (or wear a hat in the sun). Thanks for watching! :)