Just a reminder – adults with Alzheimer’s can be just as vulnerable as children when it comes to heat waves. If your relative with Alzheimer’s lives alone, try to stop by more frequently than normal to be sure air conditioners are running or fans are blowing. Also, be sure he or she is drinking enough and not becoming dehydrated.
If you go out in hot weather, be sure the Alzheimer’s patient wears a hat and doesn’t walk long distances without taking a break to cool down and rehydrate. Bringing along a washcloth that you can wet and place on his or her neck is a great way to keep the person you are caring for nice and cool.
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Thanks for sharing this. It’s equally important to keep an eye on Alzheimer’s patients in the summer because some are prone to wander.
Comment by Laura - July 15, 2007 8:38 am
Laura,
Good point. I definitely feel that you should have a gps device attached when you go on an outing.
Comment by katelyn - July 17, 2007 12:26 pm