{"id":1648,"date":"2017-07-03T10:45:45","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T10:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.sosgarde.ca\/blog\/?p=1648"},"modified":"2023-07-12T22:38:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T22:38:15","slug":"senior-summer-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sosgarde.ca\/blog\/elderly_home_care\/senior-summer-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Summer Safety!"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Say that three times quickly! <\/span>Actually, this<\/span> is not a topic on which to be glib. The summer safety of seniors in the summer time is important as heat and <\/span>dehydration<\/span><\/a> <\/span>ends many<\/span> <\/span>elderly<\/span> lives each year. <\/span>And the challenge is getting harder. \"seniors<\/a>Whatever your stance on climate change<\/span>, it is difficult<\/span> to deny that the weather is getting more variable and extreme each year that passes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The other challenge is the \u201c60 is the new 40\u201d culture we live in today. Whilst most people will be aware that the elderly are particularly susceptible to problems caused by heat and dehydration, many do not consider themselves in that \u201celderly\u201d group. <\/span>One study showed<\/span><\/a> that almost all participants over 65 knew of the risks but that<\/span> thought<\/span> they applied to people older than themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

> <\/span>What are the <\/span>dangers of heat and dehydration<\/span><\/a>? Most common is feeling <\/span>dizzy or <\/span>faint and falling. The most extreme is death as the body begins to shut down. <\/span><\/p>\n

> <\/span>What are the signs of dehydration? The most common sign is thirst, although for many older adults, they will already be dehydrated when they notice they are thirsty. They might also experience feeling tired, urinating less often, with urine that is <\/span>darker in color, or dizziness and confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

> What<\/span> ca<\/span>n seniors, their loved ones and senior caregivers do to help avoid the dangers of heat and hydration? There are many, many preve<\/span>ntive measures which can be researched online. <\/span>Here are just a few <\/span>tips for <\/span>keeping our <\/span>elders<\/span> safe in summer<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Be aware of the risks, and the warning signs and the changing weather temperatures<\/span><\/p>\n

Drink plenty of fluids<\/span> \u2013 even if you are not feeling thirsty<\/span><\/p>\n

Make drinking fluids a scheduled part of the day, such as drinking a full cup of water when taking pills, versus just the amount of water needed to swallow the pills<\/span><\/p>\n

Drink the right kinds of fluids \u2013 alcohol and coffee to do qualify as fluids in this situation<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat food \u2013 such as fruits \u2013 that bring a lot of fluids with them<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay somewhere that is <\/span>air conditioned or <\/span>kept cool<\/span><\/p>\n

Ensure the home of the senior loved one is set-up to manage the risks of heat and dehydration \u2013 such as fans, air conditioners, fruits ad fluids<\/span><\/p>\n

Go to places that are air conditioned or kept cool (movie theatres are great for this)<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid places that have significant sun exposure \u2013 such as a golf course \u2013 or activities such as exercise which increases <\/span><\/p>\n

Wear sun screen (Our skin gets thinner as we get older, making it more sensitive to the effects of the sun)<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay out of the sun, especially during the hottest times of the day (usually the afternoon)<\/span><\/p>\n

> <\/span>What to do when<\/span> the<\/span>re are<\/span> signs of dehydration? <\/span>There are <\/span>things to do at home<\/span><\/a> such as <\/span>get<\/span>ting<\/span> your senior loved one to a cool place and <\/span>drinking fluids. But you should also know who to call and at what point by talking with the senior loved one\u2019s doctor. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to en<\/span>sure seniors are not alone for extended periods of time<\/span>. Family, friends, neighbors, and senior caregivers should <\/span>check in on them regularly<\/span> and should be aware of the warning signs and measures to fix it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Whatever the weather will be this year, you know you can count on <\/span>SOSgarde<\/span>, come rain or shine, to help you find the right support for your household. <\/span>SOSgarde.ca is a Canadian portal designed to help you find local caregivers in your area, easily and quickly. The caregiver who is right for your family is only a click away.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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