Recently, the midwest has seen brutally cold, record-low temperatures and dangerous winter weather that has resulted in school and business closings, chill warnings, and, unfortunately, multiple fatalities. At Great Care, we’re especially aware of the dangers these historical polar vortex conditions present, especially when it comes to our seniors and caregivers braving the elements to help […]
Hypothermia and Older Adults
January 30, 2017 by ·
Great Care knows the importance in our seniors and caregivers staying safe in cold weather. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health, older adults are especially vulnerable to hypothermia because their body’s response to cold can be diminished by underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, some medicines including […]
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