Take care of each other during hot days

Care for elderly on hot days is of essential They are often less aware of their thirst and tend to dress too warm. If you care for an older person, there are several measures that you can take to ensure their well-being.

• Regular control The doctor is responsible for the treatment of a general practitioner, and can intervene in good time if there is a need to health problems The health status of the elderly may deteriorate rapidly.
• Be alert to signs that an older person is not feeling well and switch immediate help in if necessary.

In addition, there are other practical tips you can apply:

• On hot days, bring more often a visit to the older or call regularly to check How they're doing.
• Take fruit and vegetables so that the older light meals can eat.
• Create a list of Contacts which you can consult in case of problems, such as neighbors, family members, the GP, nurses, etc.
• Inform the municipality about Initiatives where you can volunteer to become older people support, or where you can sign up for help from an older one.
• Make sure someone else comes by when you're not available.
• Note important information about the older and place it in a well visible place or give it to a trusted person. This will make sure that you are well prepared when action is suddenly needed.
• Make sure the older one always has a phone has been taken with him.
• Encourage the elderly to sufficient Start a few days before hot days with extra fluid intake to build up a reserve of fluids.
• Offer Options and variation In drinks, such as coffee, tea and sugary drinks, to encourage the older ones to drink enough. Please take into account healthy food advice and give water preference.
• Make sure that the clothing of older ones is suitable for the temperature. If necessary, buy new clothes that are better suited for hot days.
• Create a Cool bedroom and take care of airy bedding. Refresh the pillowcase and sheets regularly.
• Offer cooling, like a water sprayer, a Cool cloth, a shower or a foot bath.
• Keep the overall health status These can change quickly in older people, so watch for alarm signs.
• If there is a heat stroke, call 911 immediately 112.
• Make sure the house stays cool. Many elderly stay in all day. If the house cannot be cooled enough, consider bringing the older to a cooler place, such as the library, a service centre or the park.

I take care of kids.

On warm days, babies and young children have additional care They have trouble regulating their body temperature and are more sensitive to dehydration Children under 3 years of age may not always be able to identify what they need or when they feel uncomfortable. Therefore, on hot days they need more attention and care from their carers.

Here are some tips to take care of children during hot days:

• Make sure the child is sufficient water Do not wait until the child is thirsty, for thirst is a sign of dehydration. Give the child regular small amounts of water, rather than large quantities at once. Make sure that the drink is not too cold to prevent stomach cramps.
• Breast-feeding mothers should also drink extra drinks themselves and put their babies in more often.
• Watch this.draw If you notice these symptoms, please consult a doctor.
• One heat stroke Call 911 immediately.112 if necessary.
• Take care of cooling, sufficient drink and rest as signs of dehydration.
• Keep the space in which the child stays cool and avoid too long exposure to the sun and heat.
• Offer quieter activities to and save Intensive activities for cooler moments of the day.
• Always use sunscreen, a sun hat and/or parasols when you let a child play outside.
• Make sure you have enough cooling possibilities, like water toys and children's pools.
• Adjust the clothing and menu to the warm weather conditions.
• Let a child NEVER In the back of a car.