It’s important for seniors to find ways to stay cool
As a large part of the United States has been experiencing extreme heat conditions (high heat and humidity with the temperatures above 90 degrees for several days), older adults need to be especially careful to avoid heat related illness. During extreme heat, the body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death if not immediately addressed. I was struck last week by the death of a man in his 50s from Washington sate who became sick and later died after sunbathing in 110+ degree heat for an hour. Those of us who live in more temperate areas do not ...
