Melbourne · Local News
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
This story provides safety tips for seniors and caregivers to help prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries during the hot summer months.
By City of Melbourne
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Seniors are more susceptible to heat-related illness and injury. As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature. Seniors are more likely to suffer from heat stroke in the summer than younger people. Seniors and caregivers should keep the following tips from the Council on Aging in mind as the days get hotter this summer:
For more information, see the Council on Aging's Summer Safety Tips for Seniors.
Photo and story credit: Photo: City of Melbourne / melbourneflorida.org. Originally published by the City of Melbourne.
