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Home Blog Caring Senior Service Experts Provide Tips To Help Seniors Beat The Heat

Caring Senior Service Experts Provide Tips To Help Seniors Beat The Heat

June 23, 2016Blogmsoltis

caring senior serviceSeniors like your mom or dad may be affected more by the summer heat than by the ice and cold of the winter. The winter may be depressing, but the heat may be oppressive, causing dehydration which can lead to devastating illnesses. However, caring senior service providers have some excellent suggestions for your parents.

Caring senior service specialists warn that the summer heat readily attacks the elderly. You may have noticed that your parent does not sweat like you do, or like they once did. As they age, they may not notice the heat like they notice the cold. Since they are not aware of the heat, they are also not in tune with their body. Dehydration can lead to a rise in internal body temperatures which causes heat stroke.  Other heat related issues may include kidneys shutting down due to lack of fluid intake. It is crucial that your mother or father is drinking water or Gatorade to maintain their electrolyte levels.

Having caring senior service providers assist your parent during the hot, sweltering months of the summer may be helpful. Summertime is a perfect time for your mother or father to be outside. However, choosing the right time of day and being prepared for the elements is just as important. When your mom or dad goes outside, they should be dressed appropriately in cotton clothing that allows the skin to breath. Light colors will reflect the heat. They should also cover their arms and legs to protect them from the direct sun and UV rays that can cause burns and potential skin cancer.

When spending summer hours outdoors, caring senior service and home care experts also suggest carrying a water bottle in order for your parent to remain hydrated. The water from the bottle can be sprinkled on their skin to help cool them off as well.

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