This article presents Guidelines from The Center For Disease Control about the risks of extreme heat to older people, and precautions they can take to protect themselves from the onset of heatstroke. Read the entire article here.
- People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems.
- If you’re an older adult or a caretaker, review this page for information on how you or the person you’re caring for can stay safe during the heat.Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature.
- They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat.
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