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Staying Safe in Hot Weather

5/29/2023

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With summer here and temperatures rising, it is important to understand the health risks of excessive heat and recognize the signs of heat-related illness. Being hot for too long can be a problem. It can cause several illnesses, all grouped under the name hyperthermia.

These factors can increase your risk of hyperthermia:
  • Not drinking enough fluids.
  • Reduced sweating caused by medications such as diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, and certain heart and blood pressure drugs.
  • High blood pressure or other health conditions that require changes in diet. People on salt-restricted diets may be at increased risk; however, salt pills should not be used without first consulting a doctor.
  • Use of multiple medications. It is important, however, to continue to take prescribed medication and discuss possible problems with a physician.
  • Age-related changes to the skin, such as poor blood circulation and inefficient sweat production.
  • Heart, lung, and kidney diseases, as well as any illness that causes general weakness or fever.
  • Being substantially overweight or underweight.
  • Lack of mobility and access to transportation.
  • Living in housing without air conditioning.
  • Overdressing, especially in synthetic materials.
Understanding how to respond to hot weather conditions can help lower your risk of hyperthermia. Learn more about hot weather safety for older adults on NIA’s webpage and watch this video about exercising safely in hot weather.

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How Older Adults Can Get Started With Exercise

12/24/2022

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Deciding to become physically active is one of the best things you can do for your health. Exercise and physical activity are not only great for your mental and physical health, but they can also help you stay independent as you age. If you want to get started with exercise, start slow and consider talking to a doctor about the exercises and activities that are best for you. A few questions you might ask are:
  • Do I have any health conditions that might affect my ability to exercise?
  • Are there any exercises or activities I should avoid?
  • Is my preventive care up to date?
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Pain and Older Adult

10/6/2022

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Pain is a signal that something may be wrong in your body. You’ve probably been in pain at one time or another but found that it often goes away as the body heals or with treatment. However, many older people may have ongoing pain from health problems like arthritis, diabetes, shingles, or cancer. 
 
A few things you can do to help manage your pain and feel better are:
  • Keep a healthy weight. Being overweight can slow healing and make some pain worse. A healthy weight might help with pain in the knees, back, hips, or feet.
  •  Be physically active. Pain might make you inactive, which can lead to more pain and loss of function. Activity can help. 
  • Get enough sleep. It can reduce pain sensitivity, help healing, and improve your mood.
 
The National Institute for Aging has released an informative booklet discussing different aspects of pain experienced by older adults.  To view the booklet, click the button below.
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How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise

10/4/2022

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Deciding to become physically active can be one of the best things you can do for your health. Exercise and physical activity are not only great for your mental and physical health, but they can help keep you independent as you age.  
 
To learn more, click the button below.
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Exercising On A Budget

9/9/2022

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You do not need a pricey gym membership or fancy equipment to get regular exercise. With a little creativity, you can find many ways to exercise for little or no money.
If you have heart disease or diabetes, be sure you check with your health care provider before starting to exercise.
Get the specifics here...

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How can strength training build healthier bodies as we age?

8/23/2022

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Some people perform incredible feats of strength and endurance well into their retirement years. The great news is: You don’t have to bench press 300 pounds or run a marathon to benefit from strength training.

NIA-funded researchers have been studying the effects of strength training for more than 40 years and have identified multiple ways it can benefit older adults, including maintaining muscle mass, improving mobility, and increasing the healthy years of life.

Click below to learn more about the findings, along with tips for maintaining strength or becoming stronger as you age.
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