Hi Everyone! It has been pretty hot in my area of California lately. I hope everyone in SoCal has been staying cool. It is important to keep in mind that the heat could be fatal to the elderly.
Here are some tips on how to keep your favorite family members cool this summer.
Besides the obvious, such as staying in air conditioned areas and out of the sun, and wearing loose, light clothes, other tips include:
* Reviewing medications (especially painkillers and laxatives) to make sure they don't reduces awareness of the heat or cause fluid loss.
* Staying hydrated by regularly drinking fluids, even if thirst isn't always present.
* Paying attention for signs of heat exhaustion. These include muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, impaired concentration, confusion, lightheadedness, nausea, labored breathing, chest discomfort, or rapid or erratic pulse.
* Checking in on elderly neighbors to see how they're coping. Social isolation is a major risk factor for heat-related death and illness.
~Tina Jan~
Coldwell Banker Kivett-Teeters
1655 E. Sixth St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
Bus: 951-845-5520 Ext. 105
Fax: 951-845-4916
Cell: 909-446-2666
tina.jan@coldwellbanker.com
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