Recognizing Heat Stress in Older Adults
Longform writing on the increased vulnerability of elders to heat-related conditions, stressing the importance of recognizing symptoms that look different in older adults.
Rapidly rising temperatures across the United States mean it's crucial to recognize elderly populations as particularly vulnerable. Understanding the signs of heat-related conditions like dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke in older adults is essential for ensuring their safety.
As the body ages and its systems undergo changes, the indicators of…
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