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Summer Time and the Living is - Easy?
Summer Health Tips
Summer isn’t always easy for older adults and others with chronic health issues. The summer months present some unique challenges to people with health concerns, in addition to the usual concerns about heat and sun exposure.
People with heart conditions, circulatory problems and those who take certain medications are at greater risk of being negatively effected by the heat and humidity. Some medications, such as diuretics can contribute to dehydration for people who don’t already consume enough liquids. The loss of hydration can make it even more difficult for the body to regulate its own temperature, through perspiration. People who are obese are also more susceptible to heat exhaustion or heat stroke because the body has to work harder to regulate temperature. If you have any chronic health conditions, it is especially important for you to take extra precautions to keep your cool!
Here are some summer health tips:
- Drink plenty of water before, during and after any activities.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine which are dehydrating.
- Choose light colored clothes made of breathable materials that allow your skin to breathe.
- Where sunglasses with UV protection to limit sun damage to your eyes, especially if you already have any vision changes.
- Where a wide brim hat to protect your face and neck from too much sun exposure. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Although curable, skin cancers can often be prevented.
- Use sunscreen everyday on all exposed parts of your body.
- Do errands and other physical activity in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the full effects of the midday sun.
- Check with your physician about how your medications might make you more susceptible to the heat. People who take diuretics, psychotropics and some cancer medications can be negatively affected by the heat.
- Seek out air conditioned environments. While a fan will make you feel cooler it may not help with preventing heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
- If you feel dizzy, have a rapid pulse, feel nauseous or get a headache cool yourself down with cool water, loosen clothing and sip liquids. If the symptoms continue seek medical help.
Be careful! Be cool! Have a healthy summer!
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