As summer temperatures climb, a hot day is more than just an inconvenience for an older adult—it can be a serious health threat. An aging adult’s body doesn’t adjust to heat as easily as it once did, and common medications can further impair their ability to cool down. This perfect storm makes them extremely vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, conditions…
When a heatwave strikes, most of us feel uncomfortable, but for an older adult, it can be a life-or-death situation. An older adult’s body is not equipped to handle extreme heat as well as it used to. The ability to sweat and regulate temperature is diminished, and chronic health conditions or medications can turn a hot day into a medical crisis. Heat…
