[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Just like winter, summer comes with a number of fresh challenges and worries, with regard to our elderly parents. I have put together tips I have used for over 10 years caring for my parents, for helping you identify different areas which can be a safety problem in the summer for your parents.<\/p>\n
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100+ senior safety tips for summer<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Contents Overview & Quicklinks” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#005bdb” icon_color=”#005bdb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#005bdb” body_ul_font=”||||||||” body_ul_text_color=”#59bdd6″ background_color=”rgba(190,229,247,0.47)” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#0b00ea” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n How to keep the house cool ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Keep drinking water<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Going outdoors<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Going out in the car<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Should an elderly person have any particular changes to their diet in the summer ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What weekly safety checks should I be doing for my elderly parents ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”summersafetycool” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before the real heat of summer comes, you want to make sure your air conditioning is working.<\/p>\n You really don’t want your air conditioning breaking down in a heatwave !<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”summersafetywater” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the summer, our elderly parents will need to keep hydrated, which simply means drinking lots of water.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”summersafetyoutdoors” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your parents have checked the forecast, try to get them to dress appropriately –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You should always check the side effects of any medications that your parents may be taking. I am not a doctor, so I have taken the following information directly from Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical school –<\/strong><\/p>\n “10 types of medications that should keep you in the shade this summer,<\/strong> Drugs that magnify the sunlight’s harmful effects require extra precautions.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n
How to keep the house cool ?<\/h2>\n
Is the air conditioning working ?<\/h3>\n
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Keep drinking water<\/h2>\n
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Going outdoors<\/h2>\n
Check the forecast<\/h3>\n
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Dress for the conditions<\/h3>\n
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Check medications<\/h3>\n