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Winter weather poses a special danger 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° or below that can be fatal if it is not detected and treated promptly. Certain diseases and drugs can make a person more vulnerable to this condition.
The only sure 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 sometime 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. The best precautions against hypothermia are:' • Dress warmly even when indoors, eat
enough food, and stay as active as
possible.
• Because hypothermia may start during
sleep, keep warm in bed by wearing
enough clothing and using blankets.
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