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Chicago Heat Wave Safety for Seniors: Why In-Home Wellness Checks Matter
In this episode, we explain why wellness checks are so important during extreme heat and how families can help protect older adults from heat-related illness. With dangerous temperatures affecting the Chicago area, simple check-ins can make a life-saving difference.
You’ll learn:
Why do older adults face a higher risk of heat-related illness during extreme weather
What happened during the Chicago heat wave, and how local organizations responded
What every in-home wellness check should include, from cooling and hydration to medications and food
The warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat…
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