Why Heat Hits Seniors Harder
As we age, our bodies naturally become less efficient at regulating temperature. Combine that with certain medications, medical conditions, or reduced mobility, and the risk of heat-related illness becomes very real.
Conditions like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke (which can be life-threatening) can sneak up quickly—especially when seniors live alone or don’t have access to proper cooling systems.
Our Cool Approach to Hot Days
At our communities, heat safety is built into our everyday routines. We keep things chill—literally and figuratively—with:
We don’t just beat the heat—we turn it into something to celebrate.
Heat Isn’t the Only Thing That Can Be Dangerous: Isolation Is, Too.
Too many older adults live alone and go unnoticed during high-risk weather. Being part of a senior living community means having someone check on you regularly, offer a cool drink, and pull you into a spontaneous game of hallway bingo or a movie night when the mercury climbs.
