Tips For Senior Veterans To Stay Safe In The Heat

Hot weather can pose serious health risks — here’s an easy checklist to help you and your loved ones beat the heat and stay protected all season long.

Hot weather can pose serious health risks, so to help you and your loved ones stay safe, we’ve created this easy-to-follow summer safety checklist. Whether you’re a Liberty user or caring for someone who is, these tips are designed to help beat the heat and stay protected all season long.

How Veterans Can Improve Safety in the Heat

Wear your Liberty device – If you start to feel dehydrated, dizzy, or faint, especially due to hot weather, your Liberty device can get you the assistance you need quickly.
Stay hydrated – Aim for at least eight glasses of water a day. Stay away from caffeinated drinks like coffee or soda during the hot summer months.
Keep cool indoors – When temperatures rise, stay indoors in well-air-conditioned places.
Be aware of medication side effects – Certain medications can put you at additional risk in the heat. Know which of your medications may exaggerate the effects of sun exposure and dehydration.
Dress appropriately – Protect your skin with light-colored, loose-fitting cotton clothing to stay cool and comfortable. A hat helps shield your head and neck from sun exposure.
Wear sunscreen – Senior veterans have an increased risk of sunburn and skin cancer from sun exposure. Sunscreen helps protect against both.
Wear sunglasses – Sun exposure can increase the risk of vision problems. Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.
Know the signs of heat stroke – Heatstroke can be fatal, especially for aging adults. If you notice any of the warning signs below, get to a cool place as quickly as possible and lie down.

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Get to a cool place and lie down right away if you feel any of these:

Fainting
Rapid pulse
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Hot but not sweating
Dry, flushed skin
Confusion
Heavy breathing
Body temperature above 104°F

We encourage all Liberty users and caregivers to share this checklist with friends, family, and fellow veterans. A little awareness can go a long way toward staying safe and healthy during the summer. Let’s help beat the heat together.

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