Staying Safe in the Heat

Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physical and financial perspective.

All across the country, it’s been an exceptionally hot summer so far, with more heat and humidity to come. Extreme heat can have severe negative impact on health. Every year, people are lost in extreme heat conditions. In hot conditions, it’s critically important to adequately hydrate, avoid excessive exertion and seek shelter in shade and air conditioning if possible.

If air conditioning isn’t available, many cities offer cooling stations during periods of extreme heat that offer a respite from brutal heat conditions.

While extreme heat is most hazardous to children and the elderly, it can harm anyone if they aren’t careful. Right at Home wants to help you beat the heat. Here are some tips for staying safe in the summer heat:

Center for Disease Control Extreme Heat Guide

9 Ways to Stay Safe in Summer Heat

Staying Safe in Extreme Heat

Stay hydrated and cool out there, and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home companion and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Right at Home directly employs all care-giving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, trained, bonded and insured prior to entering a client’s home. All ongoing care is monitored and supervised by more than 185 local independent franchisees. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with franchise offices located in 40 states nationwide, as well as in the UK. For more information on Right at Home Winston-Salem, contact Greg Brewer or visit rightathome.net. To sign up for Right at Home’s free adult caregiving eNewsletter, Caring Right at Home, please go to http://www.caringnews.com.