{"id":16160,"date":"2020-12-01T09:26:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T09:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/?p=16160"},"modified":"2020-12-01T22:04:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T22:04:50","slug":"5-summer-safety-tips-for-older-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/5-summer-safety-tips-for-older-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we enter summer in Australia, we\u2019re all looking forward to some time in the sunshine at the beach or the pool. Temperatures are rising, and while we all want to make the most of the warmer weather, it\u2019s important for older adults to take care of themselves and stay cool.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Older adults over the age of 65 are most at risk when temperatures soar<\/a>. High temperatures can increase an older person\u2019s risk of becoming unwell and can even impact the effectiveness of certain medications.<\/p>\n

Why Does Heat Impact the Elderly?<\/h2>\n

There are a number of reasons why older adults are more vulnerable to heat:<\/p>\n