{"id":421,"date":"2023-07-26T21:20:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T21:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armcom.ca\/?p=421"},"modified":"2024-01-29T20:57:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T20:57:12","slug":"chaleur-estivale-des-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armcom.ca\/fr\/senior-summer-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Comment aider les personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es \u00e0 lutter contre la chaleur estivale"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ways to Help Senior Citizens Beat the Summer Heat<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We\u2019ve put together a great list of tips for PERS dealers to share with senior subscribers that can help keep them safe this summer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We are in the middle of summer, which means fun BBQs, lots of sunshine, and time with family and friends. Unfortunately, it can also come with hot temperatures which puts our senior citizens at risk. We\u2019ve put together a great list of tips for PERS dealers to share with senior subscribers that can help keep them safe this summer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Senior Citizens Can Stay Cool During Hot Summers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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  1. Don\u2019t forget to wear your PERS device. <\/span><\/b>Your PERS device can be your best friend in hot weather (or whenever!). If you start to feel dizzy, dehydrated, or just generally unwell, you can get help quickly with your PERS device.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  2. Keeping cool is a must. <\/span><\/b>And that doesn\u2019t mean being on-trend. We\u2019re talking about staying indoors, staying in the shade, and using fans and air-conditioning when it\u2019s hot out.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  3. Hydration is key. <\/span><\/b>We all know that we should be drinking at least 8 hours of water a day, and that\u2019s especially true during the hot weather. On top of that, also try and stay away from caffeinated drinks (coffee, soda, etc), when it\u2019s really hot.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  4. Sunscreen. <\/span><\/b>Seniors have an increased risk of sun burns and skin cancer, from increased sun exposure \u2013 so sunscreen is a MUST! Make sure to cover your face, (including ears and neck), arms, legs, etc. and make sure you re-apply every 2-3 hours.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  5. Don\u2019t forget about your eyes.<\/span><\/b> Sunglasses will help protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, and decrease the risk of vision problems caused by the sun.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  6. Wear the right clothes. <\/span><\/b>This means making sure you\u2019re protecting your skin with loose-fitting and light-coloured clothes, plus hats to cover your head and neck.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  7. Factor in your medications and side effects. <\/span><\/b>Double-check your medications because some medications can put you at additional risk when it\u2019s hot out. If you\u2019re unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/span><\/li>
  8. Make sure you know the signs of heat stroke. <\/span><\/b>\u202fHeatstroke<\/a> can be fatal, especially for seniors. Here are the symptoms you\u2019re keeping an eye out for:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>