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Heat waves and older adults: Warning signs and how to cool down fast

Heat waves and older adults: Warning signs and how to cool down fast
Photo: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · view original

(Aging Untold) — When a heat wave rolls in, older adults don’t just feel uncomfortable — they can get into danger faster than they expect, even indoors. Aging bodies often don’t regulate temperature as efficiently, and some medications can raise the risk of overheating. People 65 and older are mo...

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