heat waveThe elderly are particularly susceptible to heat stress, and it's important to keep your aging loved ones and elderly neighbors safe during the summer - especially if they are without air conditioning.  A few safety tips for caregivers:
  • check on the elderly a few times a day during the summer months
  • help them obtain home air conditioning
  • take them on outings to places with air conditioning, especially if they are unable to drive themselves
  • supply them with electric fans
For more information and tips, plus the signs of heat stroke, see my blog post on summer safety for the elderly.