From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), LLC
Hot Times Are Coming!
High heat puts even more of a burden on caregivers of loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Higher temperatures can lead to exhaustion, dehydration, and heat stroke, and studies have shown that the risk of death among people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias increases significantly during periods of high heat. Dehydration can also impact the efficacy of medications your loved one takes.
It’s Hot Out There!
Summer hasn’t even begun yet, and parts of the world are engulfed in sweltering, even dangerous, heat. So far it looks like Florida won’t heat up much more than usual during this current heat wave, but it’s a good reminder of the need to make preparations and make sure you and your loved one are safe during our hot summer months. Here is some key advice on staying safe as the sun bears down on us this summer.
Stay Safe This Summer!
It’s Memorial Day, the unofficial kick-off day for summe. For many people around the country, this means heading to the beach, firing up barbeque grills, and having picnics. But there is something else that you should absolutely begin doing around this time of year: Preparing for the dangers of Florida’s summer weather.