Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
Too Hot to Handle: How to Stay Cool When the Weather Turns Deadly
Did you know elder heat-related deaths have increased by 85% since 1990? This isn't just about air temperature; it's about the lethal combination of heat and humidity. Today we explore the often-overlooked crisis that is only getting worse. Learn why older adults are uniquely vulnerable, how medications can interfere with heat tolerance, and the warning signs that signal a potentially fatal heat stroke. https://bit.ly/46uvyHm
Join Everyone Dies to explore the hidden dangers of heat, stay safe and cool, and maybe even save a life! Be Cool!
In this Episode:
- 03:36 - Road Trip to Arkansas: Dover Lights and Possum Pie
- 07:08 - The Shocking Increase of Heat-Related Illness
- 11:10 - Why Are Older Adults More Vulnerable to Heat Stress?
- 13:15 - Heat Stroke: Signs, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
- 15:42 - Discussion: We have the Knowledge, but Do We Take Precautions?
- 21:22 - When Mistakes Become Mementos - Susan Rothchild, remembering a loved one who died from overdose
- 22:12 - Outro
Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org.
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