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Why the Heat is Not Your Friend

By |July 30, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , |

 

 

The summer is a wonderful time however, as we all know the summer can also get very HOT. Extreme heat can be dangerous to all however, especially dangerous to seniors as heat strokes and heat exhaustion are prevalent threats in the elderly community. The University of Chicago recently conducted a study which concluded that 40% of heat related deaths in the United States, were of those aged 65 and over. This is no surprise as many life factors of the elderly make them more susceptible to heat for example, our ability to[…]

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