Summer Heat Safety Tips for Seniors

Summer Heat Safety Tips for Seniors

As we hit the peak of the summer season, we are also seeing the peak of heat across the Midlands. South Carolina is seeing record high temperatures this summer. This increases the concerns for all, especially senior citizens. There are a number of worries  that senior citizens or  their caregivers may face when addressing these humid temperatures.

The National Institute of Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, offers some tips. RetireEASE recommends reading on to find out how you can decrease the risk of having yourself (or senior citizen in your care) harmed this summer.