{"id":9273,"date":"2024-07-11T17:32:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T17:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=9273"},"modified":"2024-07-11T17:32:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T17:32:08","slug":"senior-summer-health-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/senior-summer-health-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Summer Health Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1178576135.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9274 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1178576135-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1178576135-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1178576135-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1178576135-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1178576135-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1178576135-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1178576135-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Rising summer temperatures can be unbearable for everyone. They can be even worse for senior citizens because they can be severely affected by heat-related illnesses. Some heat-related illnesses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat exhaustion<\/li>\n<li>Heatstroke<\/li>\n<li>Heat syncope<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration<\/li>\n<li>Heat cramps<\/li>\n<li>Heat edema<\/li>\n<li>Heat rash<\/li>\n<li>Sunburn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Older adults are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses and death. Factors that put older adults at greater risk include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Health problems such as heart, lung, or kidney disease.<\/li>\n<li>Skin changes that are caused by normal aging.<\/li>\n<li>Any illness that causes weakness or results in a fever.<\/li>\n<li>Drugs such as diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, and some heart and high blood pressure medications can make it harder for the body to cool itself off.<\/li>\n<li>Being on several prescription drugs at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>Being obese, overweight, or underweight.<\/li>\n<li>Drinking alcoholic beverages.<\/li>\n<li>Living in places without air conditioning or fans.<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hot summer days can make it difficult for the body to regulate its temperature. Especially for older adults. Here are some tips to keep them safe and prevent heat-related illnesses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay away from direct sun exposure as much as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Spend as much time in air-conditioned spaces as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Stay hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Wear loose and light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.<\/li>\n<li>Take cool showers and baths.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid exercising outdoors and other physical activity when it\u2019s hot.<\/li>\n<li>Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen that is SPF 15 or higher and reapply throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li>Find out if certain medications can contribute to heat-related illnesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are experiencing any heat-related symptoms, you can schedule an appointment at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/clinical-services\/queens-cardiology-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardiology Department<\/a>\u00a0by calling (718) 206-7100.\u00a0If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 right away.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rising summer temperatures can be unbearable for everyone. They can be even worse for senior citizens because they can be severely affected by heat-related illnesses. 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