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Teachings and tips for family caregivers navigating the needs of their aging loved one.
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Venciendo al Calor
A medida que las temperaturas del verano suben a los 90 grados, las personas mayores corren el riesgo de sufrir afecciones causadas por el calor extremo, como deshidratación e hipertermia, que pueden provocar agotamiento por calor y su forma más grave, el golpe de calor.
Cómo Mantenerse Hidratado
Aproximadamente el 60% de tu cuerpo está compuesto de agua. Todos los sistemas de tu cuerpo dependen del agua para funcionar correctamente. La falta de agua en el cuerpo puede reducir tu energía, hacerte sentir cansado y mareado, y perjudicar la función renal. Aquí te explicamos cómo mantenerte hidratado.
Beating the Heat
As summer temperatures climb into the 90s, older people are in danger of conditions caused by extreme heat, such as dehydration and hyperthermia, which can lead to heat exhaustion and its most serious form, heat stroke.
How to Stay Hydrated
About 60% of your body is made up of water. All systems in your body rely on water to function properly. Not having enough water in your body can reduce your energy and make you feel tired and dizzy, and can harm your kidney function. Here’s how to stay hydrated.
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