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Monday, February 13, 2006It only takes a slight drop in home temperature to impact the health of an elderly adult. That's because as we age, our bodies produce less heat and it becomes more difficult to regulate body temperature. So even a relatively mild indoor temperature - 60 degrees, for example - can put elderly adults at risk for hypothermia, especially if they are not wearing warm clothing and are unaware of the signs of hypothermia. So, don't criticize your grandmother for having her thermostat set to 80. And if you already have, the BBC has a helpful interactive hypothermic emergency tutorial for the layperson so you know what to do when you find her in her 60 degree living room. posted by Sydney on 2/13/2006 11:27:00 PM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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