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Hyperthermia: Too Hot For Your Health
During the summer, it is important for everyone, especially older adults and people with chronic medical conditions, to be aware of the dangers of hyperthermia. more
Plan for Diabetes Care in Heat & Emergencies
If you or a loved one have diabetes, you know how important it is to have a care routine. Yet summer weather, with its high temperatures and extreme storms, can cause problems with that routine and make it more difficult to manage diabetes. more
Heat Stress in the Elderly
Elderly people (that is, people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons: more
Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Seniors
Every summer, thousands of Americans suffer from heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration. more
Staying Safe in Hot Weather
Summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. more