Most of us love being outside in the summer when
the weather is warm and the sun is shining. With kids out of school, summer has
unofficially begun. With the fun of the summer months also comes heat, which
can be deadly, especially for seniors (as well as infants and pets).
Below are 3 tips to help you keep your senior loved
one safe during these hot summer months.
Here are our suggestions:
1. Make sure their
air conditioning is working properly. If they don't have air conditioning, make sure they have plenty of fans
where they live. Many seniors tend to be cold anyway, but you don't want their
residence to be too hot.
2. If they go outside
regularly, suggest that they go in the morning or evening hours when the
temperature is lower and the sun isn’t so hot. If they are out mid-day, make sure they dress appropriately
so they don’t get too much sun exposure. We all love the vitamin D from the
sun, but only with the proper protection for our skin! Make sure they have on a
hat and loose, light clothing.
3. Have them drink plenty of water. Did you know that the average
person sweats about a quart of fluid every day? We would suggest that everyone drink
plenty of water all year long, but it is especially important in the hot summer
months when we sweat even more. You don’t want your loved one to become
dehydrated.
At Assisting Hands® Home Care we make sure
the seniors in our care are in the proper climate, whether inside or outside.
If there is an issue with something like the air conditioning, our skilled
caregivers would make sure the proper people were notified as soon as possible
to remedy the situation. Whether you need someone to be with your loved one
during the day, in the evening or overnight we can accommodate your needs. You
will have peace of mind knowing that your loved one isn’t home alone when they
need help with medication, fall prevention, personal care, eating or other
needs.
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