“Seniors often won’t admit they can’t deal with extreme heat like they used to. If they have dementia or Alzheimer’s, they don’t even realize they’re thirsty, hot or dizzy. That’s why it’s absolutely vital that aging family members have the resources right at their fingertips to be healthy and safe,” says Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of Senior Helpers, an in-home care senior company with highly trained caregivers specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. “Take the time to prepare a Senior Summer Survival Kit. If you can’t be with your elderly loved one, you should hire a caregiver we call our Heat Helpers to make sure your senior drinks water, applies sunscreen and stays active and engaged indoors. This is crucial for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s.”

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Cancer is a scary possibility for anyone, but as we age, our risk for cancer becomes even greater. These 5 foods are easy to work into your diet and are credited with some major cancer-fighting powers.

After an unusually warm winter, it’s no surprise that summer seems to arrive even earlier in some parts of the country. Seniors need to be especially cautious when the temperatures and the humidity are high of course; but in the cooler mornings and evening and even throughout the day when it is cooler, there is plenty of time in the summer to enjoy the outdoors.

The increase in heat, sun exposure, and time spent outdoors that comes with the summer months carries health risks for everyone, but these risks can be especially dangerous for seniors.