Its time for Tip #3 from our #beattheheat series! It may come as no surprise, but in the heat, you have to KEEP COOL! Even small increases in temperature can shorten the life expectancy for seniors who are coping with chronic medical conditions. Shopping malls, movie theaters and libraries provide welcome, cool spaces if a senior’s own home isn’t air conditioned. They also afford a great opportunity to get out of the house and get some exercise, without the exhaustion of the heat. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging to inquire if there are any programs to assist seniors with fewer resources to get air conditioners. Seniors are much more vulnerable to the harmful effects of heat, as their bodies do not adjust as well to sudden changes in temperature, shares Dr. Lubna Javed of HealthCare Partners Medical Group. Some chronic medical conditions and prescription medications can impair the body’s ability to react efficiently to rising temperature.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:58:17 +0000
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