Bobbi Costigan, RN, and director of Education at Sanctuary at St. Paul's offers the following tips.
As a person's body ages and skin becomes thinner, the response to temperatures changes are more sensitive.
Keep these tips in mind:
1. Keep hydrating
2. Reduce strenuous activities
3. Wear cool clothing, light colored to help maintain normal body temperatures
4. Take time for ice cream, even cool snacks can help keep your body cool.
5. Beware of medications that can increase risks.
6. Keep a buddy close -- call on your loved ones that may be at risk.
7. Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or dehydration like weakness, nausea, heavy sweating, and rapid pulse.
