10 Summer Safety Tips for Aging Adults to Stay Cool

Are you planning to engage your elders in safe summer activities? Summer brings warmer weather and many look forward to participating in outdoor activities. While getting sunlight is important, too much heat is not safe for anyone. Especially, the hot weather is not always the best for older adults and people suffering from health problems.  

As we have already stepped into summer, let us look out for the summer heat safety tips. This will help the elderly to regulate the risks with heat and avoid hospitalization. Caregivers of the elderly have to be aware of the heat-related diseases and the summer safety tips to ensure they are healthy and safe in the summer. 

Why are elderly more prone to summer illness? 

Below are some of the reasons why older adults may be prone to summer illness. 

  • Dehydration 
  • Over-dressing 
  • Living in hot climates 
  • Chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart and lung diseases 
  • Being overweight or underweight 
  • Having medications that can reduce sweating 
  • Age-related changes, etc. 

Summer Heat Safety Tips for Older Adults 

10 summer safety tips for Older Adults

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