The quiet summer days are not always very healthy for seniors. High temperatures can cause cramps, exhaustion and, the most serious problem, heat stroke. Many people, especially the elderly and younger, they may die because of various problems with the heat. You should check regularly that the person or the child are in a cool place and drink plenty of fluids. People at risk include those who:
- He has over 50 years of age.
- They live in houses without air conditioning or ventilation.
- They have health problems such as high blood pressure and heart problems, lung or kidney disease.
- Take medicines that can make it harder for the body to cool through perspiration. These include diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers and some blood pressure medications.
- Are overweight or weight is insufficient.
- Take alcohol.
To avoid these problems with the heat, you can follow these tips:
- Drink fluids throughout the day, even if not thirsty. You should drink at least eight glasses of water. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which increase fluid loss.
- Open windows at night for ventilation crusade.
- Close drapes or blinds during the hottest hours of the day.
- Try to spend the hottest hours of the day in an air-conditioning.
- Use clothing with natural fabrics like cotton. The light-colored clothing attracts much less in the sun so you will not have much heat.
- Avoid physical exercise and excessive activity.
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