08/18/2021
As another heatwave sweeps the U.S., many states are under heat alerts. According to an article published by Today’s Caregiver, seniors, aged 65 years and older, are at high risk for heat stress.
And seniors who live alone are in increased danger of experiencing the life-threatening effects of high temperatures. Heatstroke is the most serious heat-related illness, and if left without emergency treatment, can cause death or permanent disability.
You can help protect elderly loved ones by regularly checking in on them and watching for symptoms of heat stress. Electronic Caregiver makes this easy with its Premier, a pocket smart health device, and emergency wrist pendant. The Premier offers emergency response at the touch of a button and 24/7 physician-on-demand services, so help is never far away. Designated contacts are immediately notified if the emergency button is pushed, keeping them in the loop, no matter what happens. Caregivers and family members can also leave personalized messages for Electronic Caregiver clients and check in on them remotely with the Care Circle app.
https://caregiver.com/articles/heat-stress-elderly/