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Beat the Heat: Large Print Heat Safety Guide for Seniors

Beat the Heat: Large Print Heat Safety Guide for Seniors

Bramley, Helen

Paperback

General EducationSelf-Help

ISBN13: 9798186704331
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 10 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Are You Ready for the Next Heatwave?

Every summer, thousands of older adults are rushed to hospital with heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heatstroke - not because they were careless, but because nobody ever told them what to do.
Beat the Heat changes that.

Written specifically for older adults and the people who care for them, this large print guide gives you everything you need to stay safe, comfortable, and in control when temperatures soar - explained clearly, without medical jargon, and without unnecessary alarm.

Inside this book you will find:

  • Why heat affects the body differently after 60 - and what that means for you personally
  • The early warning signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke that most people miss until it is too late
  • Simple, proven ways to keep your home cool without air conditioning - room by room
  • A daily hydration plan designed for older adults who do not feel thirst reliably
  • What to do before going out in hot weather - and when to stay home entirely
  • Which common medications increase your heat risk, and what to discuss with your doctor before summer arrives
  • No-cook meal ideas that keep your kitchen cool and your nutrition on track
  • A ready-to-use Personal Heat Safety Plan you can fill in and keep on your fridge
  • A full Emergency Reference page showing exactly what to do if someone shows signs of heat illness
This book is for you if:

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