Health Issues in summer for Seniors
Every season has it own benefits and some risk to our body. In summer seniors
are particularly at risk in high heat situations. As we know that every person
looks forward to summer because there is so much to do but we have to be aware
of dangerous for seniors and make sure for proper precautions are taken to avoid
any harms. As seasons change, by that our body and mental outlook has also
change because it is fact of natural that human beings are a part of nature and
our bodies reply to the season in predictable ways.
With summer approaching us with full force, we can only wonder what it will have
in store for us. For most of us our health and fitness will be a key factor, and
is in no way different for seniors infants as well. They face a lot of health
difficulties during the summer. Children, seniors have a more sensitive system
that needs a little extra care when temperatures rise. There is lot of things to
consider for staying healthy in summer, but consider majors. Balance your energy
(chi) to assist you adapts and thrives during this season of luxurious growth.
There are a few things that might be a major thread at summer and that can be
avoids by taking proper precaution and you may use some supplements they may
uphold your immune system against summer. Some of threads are given below:
Sunburn
Sunburn results from too much sun or sun-equivalent exposure. Intense sun
exposure that results in sunburn increases your risk of certain complications
and related skin diseases. Sunburn is literally a burn on your skin in other
words sunburn occurs when skin tissue is spoiled due to prolonged exposure to UV
radiation (not heat) from the sun. UV light is classified intro three energies
based on wavelength: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVB and, to a lesser degree, UVA, are
thought to contribute to sunburns and can also contribute to skin cancer.
Sunburn can cause a mild fever and a headache.
You can avoid sunburn and the similar skin conditions by protecting your skin
whenever you're outdoors, even on cloudy days. If you do get sunburn, several
home remedies or supplements and treatments can relieve your pain and speed the
healing of your skin.
Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after
several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced
replacement of fluids. Heat exhaustion is one of the heat-related syndromes,
which range in severity from mild heat cramps to heat exhaustion to potentially
life-threatening heatstroke. Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion often begin
suddenly, sometimes after excessive exercise, heavy perspiration and inadequate
fluid intake. A more serious loss of body fluids and salt, and reduced blood
flow to the brain and other organs, heat exhaustion leads to symptoms such as
excessive sweating; cool, pale, and clammy skin; weakness; nausea, headache,
dizziness; and slightly elevated body temperature. Victims of heat exhaustion
should be moved to a cool place to rest with their feet slightly elevated and
their clothes loosened or detached, and they should drink plenty of cool
liquids.
Heat stroke
Heatstroke is the most severe of the heat-related problems, often resulting from
exercise or heavy work in hot environments combined with inadequate fluid
intake. It is the most serious of heat disorders, heat stroke is the result of a
complete breakdown of the body's cooling mechanisms. Symptoms include lack of
perspiration; red, bluish, or mottled skin; hot and dry skin; strong, rapid
pulse; temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher; severe headache, chills,
or nausea; mental confusion, dizziness; unconsciousness, convulsions, and
eventual coma. Heat stroke should be treated immediately because it can cause
brain damage and death.
Tips on Keeping Seniors Safe in Summer Heat
● Drink plenty of liquids, eight or more 8-ounce glasses per day and or fruit
juices to stay away hydration.
● Keep away from caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
● Dress appropriately. Be dressed in loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics
like cotton and dress in light colors that will reflect the sun and heat instead
of darker colors that will attract them.
● When go outdoors, protect your skin from damage by wearing hats, sunglasses
and a sunscreen of 30 SPF or more.
● Try to stay indoors during extreme heat.
● If you are absolutely unable to leave the house and do not have air
conditioning, take a cool bath or shower to lower your body temperature on
extremely hot days.
● Temperatures inside the home must not go beyond 85 degrees Fahrenheit for
prolonged periods of time.
● You must know the signs of heat stroke (like: flushed face, high body
temperature, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, dizziness and confusion) and take
instant action if you feel they come.
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