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Hot Days, Healthy Ways

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The weather is heating up, and that means we're spending more time outdoors, on vacation, and with loved ones. However, summer brings risks for seniors like dehydration and heat exhaustion. The articles below feature tips for staying cool this season, planning appropriately for summer activities, and more!

7 Best Travel Safety Tips for Seniors

When you have planned well and prepared, traveling can be a very pleasurable time and an opportunity to create wonderful memories. For seniors, there are a few specific health and safety considerations to keep in mind to help you eliminate stress and enjoy the travel experience.  

Signs of Dehydration in Seniors and How to Respond

As people age, the body loses its ability to both conserve water and detect when it is in a state of dehydration. Know the signs of dehydration and what to do before the situation becomes serious. 

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Summer Vacation Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility

Family travel becomes a little more challenging when some of the travelers are aging and have disabilities or mobility issues to consider. As a loved one, you need to take into consideration all the elements needed for your senior to travel in comfort while receiving the care and assistance they need.  

Beat the Heat: 6 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

For many of us, summertime means being outdoors–vacationing, partaking in fun activities, and relaxing with family and friends. However, the combination of high humidity and excessive heat exposure can be dangerous to our health. 

Arranging for Your Senior's Medical Respite Care Before Your Vacation

As the primary caregiver for a senior loved one, you “make time” for a lot. But when was the last time you made time for yourself? The problem is, how can you leave your senior loved one? The solution: Medical respite care.

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