Saturday, February 4, 2012

Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults

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When the temperature drops, older adults run a high risk of health problems related to the cold-including hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature), frostbite, falls in ice and snow, and injuries. So it's important that they, and those who care for them, take certain precautions this time of year.

Here's what you need to know to protect yourself, or older loved ones, from:
http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/wintersafety_tips.php