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…
Heat stroke in seniors is deadly In hot weather, heat stroke in seniors is a serious risk. Older bodies are less sensitive to changes in temperature and can’t adjust as well. So, seniors might not even notice that they’re overheating – until they become ill. And chronic health conditions and common medications, like beta blockers for high blood pressure, also make it…
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