Key points:
• Providers should be alert to the risks of heat and sun exposure when caring for older people and:
• look for signs of poor hydration, for example less frequent toileting
• look for signs of overheating, for example red skin or confusion.
The La Niña weather phenomenon may be easing but the effects of adverse weather events remain.
In addition, the current COVID-19 wave presents challenges across the country, especially as people come together over the holiday season.
With summer now upon us, it is time to reconsider the risks this season brings for older Australians.
As the weather heats up, please be alert to the risks of heat and sun exposure when caring for older people.
Aged care providers should clearly understand the inherent risks in their locations, spaces and their individual residents.
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