Stay Prepared With These Summertime Caregiving Safety Tips - Best Care
Brutal heat can be dangerous and life-threatening, especially for those receiving home care services. According to the National Weather Service, excessive heat causes hundreds of deaths in the United States each year and is especially threatening to children and the elderly.
Minnesota's recent heat wave got us here at Best Home Care thinking about the risks our personal care assistants and home caregivers face. Many home care patients are at an increased risk of falling victim to excessive heat, so it's important for at-home caregivers to be proactive and take preventive actions.
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