Overheating is unfortunately easy for seniors to do as the weather starts to ramp up. Seniors can very easily succumb to heat-related illnesses, and if they’re spending a lot of time alone they may not recognize what is happening at first. Senior home care providers can be there to offer seniors support with heat-related issues, make sure that seniors are comfortable, and help them to stay safer as the weather starts heating up.
Why Is Heat a Problem for Seniors?
Seniors often have health issues that affect how well their bodies respond to heat. They may also take medications that have heat sensitivity as a side effect. Medications like diuretics, antidepressants, and high blood pressure medications are just a few of the types of medications to watch for. Aging bodies also have a tougher time adjusting to stressors like high heat days, especially when they’re sudden.
Encourage Plenty of Fluids
A common problem for aging adults is that they don’t have the same thirst response that they had when they were younger. Seniors may also have a tougher time producing sweat to cool off their bodies when they’re overheating. Encouraging them to drink plenty of fluids, like plain water, unsweetened herbal tea, or even coconut water. Caffeinated drinks or alcohol are a bad choice since they can be dehydrating. Elder care providers can help seniors keep track of how often they are drinking hydrating liquids and even eating hydrating foods.
Choose Natural Fabrics
When getting dressed, seniors might want to opt for natural fabrics during hot weather. Fabrics like linen or cotton wick sweat away from the skin. They also help to keep seniors slightly cooler. Longer sleeves and pants, especially if they’re loose-fitting and breathe well, also protect against sun exposure while keeping seniors cooler.
Keep Air Moving Inside
If the air inside is still, that’s more likely to feel even warmer. It’s the same as a slight breeze outside helping the air to feel slightly cooler. Inside, keeping air moving is a lot easier with fans and air conditioning. Keeping blinds and curtains closed if sun is hitting that side of the house can help keep the room cooler as well.
Reduce Oven Use
Using the oven during hotter weather heats up the whole house. Senior home care providers can help seniors to find hot-weather recipes that are full of nutrition, delicious, and won’t heat up the house. Crock-pots, electric pressure cookers, and microwave meals are easier to use during the summer, but professional caregivers can also help seniors find recipes that don’t require cooking but also help them stick to their recommended eating plans.
Avoid Strenuous Activity in the Hottest Part of the Day
Another tip seniors may not realize is helpful is to avoid doing anything that requires a lot of effort during the warmest parts of the day. Senior home care providers can take over some of those activities for seniors, helping them rest. They can also remind seniors to keep their activities lighter and hopefully stay cooler.
It isn’t possible to avoid the hottest parts of the year entirely, unfortunately. But senior home care providers can help seniors to adopt habits that keep them cooler and safer as the weather heats up.
If you or an aging loved one are considering senior home care in Weston, MA, please contact the caring staff at PlatinumCare+ today. Call (617) 237-0867.
PlatinumCare + was born out of the desire and passion to provide the very best home health care possible in Brookline, Dover, Newton, Needham, Watertown, Weston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Sudbury, Belmont, Boston MA, and surrounding areas.
Timothy’s journey spans decades of Managerial experience in IT Operations, Support, and Financial Management, where he honed his skills in creating seamless and technologically efficient systems. His expertise ensures that Platinum Care + operates with precision and reliability, providing a backbone of support that empowers our care services to run effortlessly. His strategic mindset allows us to integrate technology and care to enhance our clients’ experiences and the firm at large.
Brenda brings a wealth of experience in client relations, healthcare services, and sales management. Her innate ability to connect with people and understand their needs drives our client-focused approach. Brenda’s passion for nurturing relationships ensures that every interaction with Platinum Care + is warm, attentive, and deeply respectful of each client’s unique journey.
Both come from a storied and extensive background where community-based homecare was the norm. In their communities, caring for aging or ailing family members was a collective responsibility shared with compassion and unwavering support. This ethos of community care, where love, sacrifice, and empathy are paramount, forms the core of how Platinum Care + approaches homecare. Loving care, deep compassion and comfort.
By blending their unique skills and experiences, Timothy and Brenda have created a sanctuary of care beyond mere service delivery. Their shared mission is to cultivate an environment where clients feel empowered, understood, and cherished. At Platinum Care +, we are more than just caregivers; we are partners in your well-being journey, dedicated to making every moment meaningful and enriched with compassion.
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