Risk of life through heat: Seniors in Hohen Neuendorf urgently protect!

Risk of life through heat: Seniors in Hohen Neuendorf urgently protect!

The heat wave is currently rolling through Germany and also reaches Hohen Neuendorf. The temperatures rise to almost 40 degrees and not only bring summer mood, but also serious health risks. The city's senior citizens' advisory board urges the dangers that particularly affect older people, toddlers and sick people. According to a report from Hohen Neuendorf should pay particular attention to their health, because health damage through extreme heat can be serious.

What can be done to defy the hot days? The recommendations are clear: the fluid intake is essential, at least 2 to 3 liters of water or herbal tea should be drunk every day, even if the feeling of thirst decreases. Outdoor activities should be moved to the cooler morning or evening hours and strenuous activities should be avoided. If you are not afraid of the heat, you should be on the road in airy clothes with sun hat and glasses and always look for shady places.

special risk groups

The heat is particularly challenging for people aged 65 and over. This is shown by the knowledge of golden seniors . At temperatures above 30 degrees, serious health problems can occur that can even end in a heat strike. Typical symptoms of heat creation are cold, moist skin, low blood pressure, but also dizziness and weariness. If you notice such signs, you should immediately go into the shadow and consume cool drinks.

Outdoor activities should take place in the early morning or later in the evening in accordance with the recommendations of health authorities, because at these times the temperatures are more bearable. During the hottest hours, staying in air -conditioned rooms is a good plan, and the efficient use of fans and air conditioning systems could make the indoor climate more bearable.

social responsibility and offers of help

A persistent heat wave has become a serious threat to many, especially vulnerable groups, such as older or homeless people. The social association VDK criticizes that many care facilities are insufficiently prepared for extreme heat. Tagesschau reports on the request for a heat protection plan for nursing homes and hospitals. Chilled rooms should be built up and more money would have to be put in hand to make old buildings heat festival.

Organizational measures such as training courses in nursing facilities play an important role in protecting the health of residents. It is also time to get the schools on board. Educational associations are calling for more heat protection measures, for example by green roofs and shadow donors at break stations. Here, too, the call to the school authorities is clear: you have to provide the necessary funds.

In times of heat -related challenges, it is essential that we stand together as a society. Families and neighbors should regularly contact elderly and people in need of help. The social environment can support and help with everyday life.

With the right provision, we can better manage the high temperatures and protect the health of particularly endangered groups. Stay careful and take care of each other!