Beat the Heat! Summer Help for Seniors

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937 Haverford Road, Suite 200
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Beat The Heat!
Summer Help
For Seniors
® Registered trademark of Living Assistance Services.
Each Visiting Angels office is independently owned and operated.
This information provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Ways to Help Seniors Beat the Heat
Who Is At Risk and Why
The elderly, very young, physically
impaired, obese and those who have
been prescribed certain medications
are the most susceptible to heat related
illnesses.
Some prescription medications can
have negative side effects if the user
has prolonged exposure to the sun or
takes part in outdoor physical activities
in very hot weather.
Certain medications (e.g., diuretics,
anti-psychotics, tranquilizers,
antidepressants, blood pressure
medications and over-the-counter
sleeping pills) can impair the body’s
ability to regulate its temperature
or inhibit perspiration under similar
conditions. All of these risks are
amplified when combined with
alcoholic beverages.
Seniors, and their families, should
always read the warning labels on
medication and check with a physician
or pharmacist to avoid harmful
side effects. Never alter or change
a medication schedule without
consulting a physician first.
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800.365.4189
937 Haverford Road, Suite 200
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010