Does The Summer Heat Put You In Danger?

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We look forward to the warmer weather after a very cold winter, but the extreme heat can cause problems. Health problems related to HEAT can range from minor to medical emergencies. Read our blog article, You Could Be At Risk For Heat Exhaustion for more information.

Let’s consider those of us who are older—We are at great risk for getting a heat-related illness –and if we have a chronic illness, our risk is even greater. As reported by The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, hypothermia is the failure of the body’s heat regulating mechanism to deal with a hot environment. After being in heat for long periods Hypothermia can cause heat fatigue, sudden dizziness, cramps, and heat stroke.

You Could Be At Risk For Heat Exhaustion

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With many of us experiencing extremely high temperatures–and in Florida we have high humidity—we want to be sure you stay safe. It is the time of year for outdoor activities, but it is essential that we all take precautions!!

Have you read our blog article ‘Are You Ready For Summer?’

I recently received an informative magazine from our local hospital and wanted to pass along some info on Heat Exhaustion. It could never happen to you or me—right? We are all vulnerable.

Heath exhaustion occurs first but if left untreated or ignored, it can progress to heat stroke, which is a serious and potentially dangerous heat injury. So let’s all be aware of these symptoms of heat exhaustion:

Are You Ready For Summer?

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Summer is here!! It is time to plan your vacation and fun activities for the warm months of the year.  If you live in Florida like I do, we have summer weather most of the year, but now the kids are out of school for a few weeks and we are all planning our summer activities.

We usually think of days at the beach or around the pool during the summer. If you have children, be sure they know how to swim and never leave them unsupervised. Learn CPR and keep a phone nearby to call for help in an emergency.