Heat Safety & Risk Factors for Seniors

Dr. Morgan Sauer of the Longevity Center at St. Vincent shared some tips for keeping seniors safe and some of the risk factors during the triple digit temps. 

Risks for seniors in the heat

1.  Heart disease and kidney disease

2.  Medications

3.  Urine incontinence

4.  Lack of sensation of thirst

5.  Memory loss

Risk factors for death:

1.  Lack of air conditioning

2.  Living alone

3.  Falls/not being able to call for help

4.  Not "being a burden"

Safety tips

1.  Drink plenty of fluids

2.  Avoid caffeine

3.  Avoid alcohol

4.  Community, family, and neighbor awareness

5.  Resources for seniors

Dr. Morgan Sauer

Longevity Center at St. Vincent
5 St. Vincent Circle
Little Rock
501-552-4777 or
1-866-275-4777

https://www.stvincenthealth.com/longevity/index.html