Sun Sense
The time (hours) of day the sun is at its strongest.
What is between 11:00am-3:00pm?
Wear these to protect your eyes.
What are sunglasses?
The opposite of hypothermia, being too hot for too long can cause several illnesses that are grouped under this name.
What is hyperthermia?
Feeling this is your body's way of letting you know that you need water. As we age, this response becomes weaker. Older adults may not know that they need to drink.
What is thirst?
This does not provide 100% protection.
What is sunscreen?
Wear these to keep the sun off of your head.
What are wide brimmed hats or baseball caps?
You are at higher risk of heat related illness if you do not have these in your home. Try to keep your house as cool as possible. Limit use of your oven and keep blinds, shades or curtains closed during the hottest part of the day. Open your windows at night.
What are fans or air conditioners?
The function of these bean shaped organs can decline with age, meaning more water may be lost through urination.
What are the kidneys?
Absorbs UV rays and prevents them from penetrating into the skin. SPF 30 or higher is recommended.
What is sunscreen/sunblock?
When feeling over heated outdoors you should do this.
To lower your risk of heat related illness drink plenty of liquids such as water, fruit juice, or vegetable juice. Stay away from drinks that include these two ingredients which can cause you to dehydrate quicker due to their diuretic effect.
What is caffeine or alcohol?
If you see this in your toilet and it is a dark yellow/orange, you need more fluids. Aim for it to be a pale yellow.
What is urine?
One of the most common forms of cancer despite being highly preventable.
What is skin cancer/melanoma?
When spending time in the sun, you can protect your skin by.......
What is wearing clothes that cover as much skin as possible?
Heat exhaustion is a warning that your body can no longer keep itself cool. You may feel nauseated, dizzy, and weak. You may sweat, yet your temperature may be normal, and your skin is cold and clammy. Rest in a cool place and get lots of fluids. If you don't feel better soon, get medical care. Heat exhaustion can progress to this...
What is heat stroke?
Health conditions such as kidney disease or this, a condition in which your body can't make insulin or use insulin properly, can cause you to lose more fluid than normal.
What is diabetes?
Checking this tool everyday on The Weather Network will tell you the strength of the sun's rays. The higher the number, the stronger the rays, making it more important to protect yourself.
What is The UV Index?
When purchasing sunglasses, they should be.......
What is close fitting and wrap around?
Heat edema is a swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot. Do this to reduce the swelling. If that doesn't work quickly, call your doctor.
What is put your legs up?
A side effect of some of these may be increased urination, which can cause fluid loss.
What is medication?