Elderly Winter Weather Generic
Pictured: Woman with walking stick in winter.
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January 16, 2025, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: Lima, OH – With frigid weather temperatures approaching in the coming days, Area Agency on Aging 3 would like to make sure that the vulnerable older adults population remains safe during this time. According to the National Library of Medicine, 63% of temperature-related deaths are caused by exposure to cold. If you are an older adult or are a caregiver, preparedness is crucial to staying safe during these excessively cold days. In addition to preparedness, it’s also important to remember the hazards of cold weather. “The vulnerable population that we serve will find it harder to stay warm and this weather can have adverse effects on health and cause dangerous issues. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) has reported that 85% of older adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic illness. This weather can impede older adults in getting the critical services that they need and may cause symptoms, conditions, and chronic illnesses to worsen,” Jacqi Lucke, CEO of Area Agency on Aging 3 stated.
