Staying hydrated this summer

Hello, Chealsea here With Solutions for senior’s podcast.

Before I get started today, I would like to thank Home Helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring solutions for senior’s podcast. If you or your loved one are in the Kankakee or will county area call home helpers at 815-401-5527 for all your home care needs. You can also visit their website at www.homehelpershomecare.com/kankakee

With the weather getting warmer every day, there’s no doubt that summer is fast approaching. The summer can be a great time for relaxing with family and enjoying the nice weather. But it can also be dangerous for our aging loved ones if we don’t take the proper precautions. Summer Safety Tips For Seniors

Your body works hard every day to maintain a normal temperature. Excessive heat forces your body to work harder than normal, which often is the root cause of heat-related illness. Essentially the heat forces your body to work beyond its limits. For senior citizens, this can be a dangerous – and even deadly – problem.

Typically, heat-related illnesses are a direct result of prolonged exposure to the sun. This includes simple sunburns, heat exhaustion and sometimes even heat stroke. There are many different ways to combat this from happening, however, some of which are very simple and easy to do. Here are some of the easiest ways to help our aging loved ones stay safe from the heat this summer:

Drink plenty of water.

Protect their skin.

Limit strenuous activity and exercise.

Take frequent breaks to cool down.

Check on your friends and family.

Our bodies are over seventy percent water, so the importance of drinking enough H2O goes far beyond cooling down on a hot day or quenching your thirst. The human body needs to be properly hydrated to function. Not enough water can affect things like muscle function, joint and brain protection, immune health, digestion and even mood. 6 Important Reasons to Keep Hydrated this Summer
Here are just a few reasons it’s important to get your eight* glasses of water a day!

1. Keep Bladder and Kidneys Healthy

2. Weight Control

3. The Fountain of Youth

4. Maintaining Energy Levels

5. Mood Enhancement

6. Keeping on the Move

Thank you so much for joining me this week. I hope this week’s episode makes your warm summer days more enjoyable for you and your aging loved ones.

Again, I would like to thank home helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring solutions for senior’s podcast. If you are your loved one are in the Kankakee or will county area call home helpers at 815-401-5527 for all your home care needs. You can also visit their website at www.homehelpershomecare.com/kankakee

Join me next week for another episode on a coming challenge we all face while helping out aging loved ones. Stay safe and well.