Heat wave poses special risks to older people
As temperatures and humidity rise across much of the U.S., people 65 and older are among the most vulnerable to heat stroke and heat exhaustion, according to the National Institute on Aging. Thats because the bodys ability to regulate temperature through blood circulation and sweat glands tends to decline with age.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. The signs include:
• A body temperature above 103 degrees F
• Red, hot, and dry skin with no sweating
• Rapid, strong pulse
• Throbbing headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
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