The elderly are as much at risk in hot weather as they are in very cold weather.
Try and keep an eye on elderly friends and relatives and consider the tips given belowwhich may help. Pop in and see them or give them a ring if you can.
1.Drink plenty of cool water throughout the day (don’t wait until they feel thirsty) and avoid alcohol and caffeine
2.Eat cooling snacks like homemade popsicles (use a cupcake liner to catch drips), frozen peas, or slightly frozen grapes
3.Eat light, cold meals like chicken or pasta salad instead of heavy, hot dishes like pot roast
4.Place a cool washcloth on the back of the neck and a pan of cool water close by to periodically re-cool the towel
5.Sit with feet in a pan of cool (but not too cold) water
6.Keep the house as cool as possible by keeping shades closed during the hottest part of the day and using inexpensive solar curtains
7.Wear layers of lightweight clothing in light colored cotton so it’s easy to adjust to the temperature throughout the day by removing or adding layers
8.Visit a public cooling center like a recreation center, senior center, library, coffee shop, or shopping mall
9.Take a cool shower, bath, or washcloth wipe-down. For maximum cooling, keep the water just below body temperature.
10.Cover up with a flexible ice blanket – always use a towel to protect fragile senior skin from direct contact with the ice
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