Tips for Summer Enjoyment

In last month’s issue of Clinical Geriatrics, we ran a timely article on “Heat-Related Illness in the Elderly.”1 While there are many problems that can result from the heat itself, the elderly are more prone to many of the dangers inherent during this time of the year. Last year I wrote in a similar forum about items we should be well advised to think about and adopt into our daily summer routine regardless of one’s age. I thought it would be good to update these, as summer is here and the need to be aware of its potential dangers has not changed.

1. Avoid excessive exposure...