During the summer months, older adults are at a significantly increased risk for hyperthermia, the name for heat-related illnesses. Hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat edema (swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot), heat syncope (sudden dizziness after exercising in the heat), heat cramps, and heat exhaustion. The National Institute on Aging makes these suggestions for avoiding hyperthermia:  

Stay indoors on particularly hot or humid days.
Drink plenty of liquids and wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics.  
If you do not have a fan or air conditioner, go somewhere else that is cool. A local senior center may provide a cooling center, or you can go to a public air-conditioned place like a mall, movie theater, or library.   
Look for symptoms of heat stroke, which include fainting, a change in behavior, dry, flushed skin with a strong and rapid pulse, and lack of sweating. If you believe someone is suffering from heat stroke, call 911.  

Join us Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Bayview Community Center on East Lloyd for a day of information and entertainment. Free Admission and Free Parking. Register to win a 50 inch TV. Jack’s Dawghouse Food Truck will be onsite. Open from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you!

According to the CDC, living a heart-healthy lifestyle can help prevent you from experiencing serious chronic diseases, like heart disease, diabetes, and some kinds of cancer. Here are the tips they share:

Know your risks and discuss your health history with your family and doctor.

Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products.

Move more, sit less.

Quit smoking—call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free support.

Take medications as directed.

Choose your drinks wisely. For example, reach for more water!

Monitor your blood pressure at home.

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Our 50 inch TV winner is Jeannie Halligan.