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Hypothermia can be prevented. Homes should be adequately heated and insulated. Heating costs canb^ kept down by closing off unhecessary rooms and using only one or two. Financial help to pay heating bills is available through state and local assistance programs. Check with your local energy office or utility for information. Also, many utility companies offer home energy audits to help reduce fuel costs.
Dress warmly, both during the day and while sleeping. Several layers of lighter weight clothing - or blankets - are better than a single, heavy layer. You can remove or add layers as needed. Don’t wear tight clothing that restricts the blood flow to hands and feet. Consider wearing a hat, even indoors. Nearly half your body’s heat is lost through the head.
Also, be sensible when going outdoors. Dress warmly and keep your head, hands and feet dry. While down-filled coats and windbreakers are warm, the only material with insulating properties, even when wet, is wool. Pace your outdoor activities to avoid getting overheated.
Eat sensibly. Well-balanced meals, with high energy foods, keep your body’s defense up.
Most importantly, keep in touch with relatives and friends, particularly during cold weather. Many communities have phone-in or personal visiting services.
Hypothermia is an insidious killer that can be prevented with a little thought and care by each of us.
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