The summertime can be an exciting season for fun outdoor activities and sunbathing. However, the high temperatures and hot sun can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken.
Seniors are especially at risk for heat related health problems due to poor circulation, changes in skin due to aging, heart problems, and other health issues.
It’s important to stay on top of your health this summer and be aware of any changes in health.
According to healthyaging.org, these are the health problems caused by heat and the warning signs to look out for:
- Warning signs: weakness, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, confusion, and passing out
- Warning signs: A body temperature of 103 or higher, red, hot, and dry skin, a fast pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, confusion, and passing out
- Warning signs: Heavy sweating or no sweating, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, paleness, cold or clammy skin, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, fast and weak pulse, and fainting
- Warning signs: Dizziness or fainting