The pandemic continues, and while you’re masking up and staying home, that can be especially frustrating in the winter months, when outdoor exercise may be more difficult than at other times of the year. If you can’t afford – or don’t want – bulky exercise equipment in your house, here are some tips from the… Continue reading Exercising Safely in Cold Weather
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Hypothermia: How to Avoid This Cold-Weather Menace
Exposure to winter cold can pose risks for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. Older adults can lose body temperature quickly, and sometimes older people have trouble recognizing a drop in body temperature. Severe circumstances like those can cause hypothermia, a dangerous drop in core body temperature. And it’s important to remember that… Continue reading Hypothermia: How to Avoid This Cold-Weather Menace
Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Winter’s frigid temperatures bring some particular risks for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Older adults can lose body heat faster than when they were younger, and changes in their bodies can make it more difficult to be aware of a drop in body temperature. The result can be a dangerous condition called hypothermia.… Continue reading Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
The cold truth about hypothermia is that Americans aged 65 years and older face this danger every winter. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypothermia because their body’s response to cold can be diminished by underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, some medicines including over-the-counter cold remedies, and aging itself. As a result, hypothermia can… Continue reading Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Cold-Weather Safety Tips for Your Pet
Winter is coming, and just as we prepare ourselves to face the cold weather, we should make sure our animal companions are safe and warm for the whole season. What do you need to do? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, you should take your dog in for a checkup before the season starts.… Continue reading Cold-Weather Safety Tips for Your Pet
Watch Out for Hypothermia: The “Indoor Cold”
Almost everyone knows about winter dangers for older people such as broken bones from falls on ice or breathing problems caused by cold air. But not everyone knows that cold weather can also lower the temperature inside your body. This drop in body temperature is called hypothermia, and it can be deadly if not treated… Continue reading Watch Out for Hypothermia: The “Indoor Cold”