In Brief

3 Ways to Beat the Heat

Whether walks by the lake or alfresco dinners, Chicagoans look forward to summer all year. But on hot days, it’s important to take precautions, because too much heat can be risky for older adults, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

As the days heat up, NIA offers the following advice for older adults to chill out.

 

Drink up.

Make sure you’re consuming lots of liquids, including water and juice while keeping caffeine and alcohol at bay. If your doctor has told you to limit liquids, ask how much you should drink when it’s hot.

 

Stay cool.

If you have access to air conditioning, don’t be afraid to use it. If not, plan outings to cool places or contact your local health department to find air-conditioned shelter.

 

Ask for help.

If you’re feeling dizzy, nauseous, confused or have a headache, it could be related to the heat. Talk to a healthcare professional immediately to find out if you need treatment.

 

 

Recent Posts

Pneumonia Protection

Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 – a geriatrician explains…

5 days ago

Join AgeGuide in Championing Brain Health at Every Age

Most of us think about brain health only when there’s a problem. But research shows…

1 month ago

Clever Cloves

How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation By Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University (Above image:…

1 month ago

Green Travel in Retirement

6 ways to lower your carbon footprint in retirement and still travel Fact checked by…

2 months ago

Stress and Dementia

Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what…

2 months ago

Letter from the Publisher: Summer/Fall 2025

There’s something about a century that feels miraculous as a milestone, precious for both the…

3 months ago

This website uses cookies.