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A Winter Hazard
For The Elderly
Winter is associated with many illnesses and injuries including special hazards to the elderly. With age, the body becomes less able to respond to the cold. As a result, even relatively mild cold weather can cause some older people to develop accidental hypothermia, a drop in body temperature to 95° F or below that can be fatal if it is not detected and treated promptly. Certain diseases and drugs can even make a person more vulnerable to this condition.
The best way to detect hypothermia is to use a special low-reading thermometer, available in most hospitals. A regular thermometer will do as long as you shake it down well. If the temperature is below 95°F or does not register, get emergency medical help. Other signs to look for are: a change in appearance or behavior during cold weather; slow, and sometimes irregular, heartbeat; slurred speech; shallow, very slow breathing; sluggishness; and confusion. Treatment for accidental hypothermia consists of rewarming the person under a doctor's supervision, preferably in a hospital.
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