Page 16 - Boca ViewPointe - July '21

Page 16, Viewpointe July 2021

All Together Now!!! Summer Wellness For Seniors

Submitted by Stratford Court • Stay indoors. When the temperature is in the high
By Steve Handwerker 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illnesses. Take a
The summer is a great time to be active, but the harmful cold shower or bath or turn on the air conditioning. If your
To do good in the effects of hot weather can sneak up on you if you are not home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping
world we need to be careful. This is particularly true for seniors. Seniors do not mall or the public library. Even a few hours spent in air
able to work together feel thirst as sharply as younger people, so they may not drink conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you
and work with allies enough liquids. They may also be taking medications that go back into the heat.
aligned with our values decrease their ability to perspire. Since heat-related illnesses • Stay comfortable. Wear lightweight, light-colored,
of sustainability, peace can be serious, it is important to take precautions. loose-fitting clothing. If you must go out, protect yourself
and the most good for the • Stay hydrated. Make a concerted effort to drink plenty from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses
most number. The planet of liquids, regardless of your activity level—and don’t wait and putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. Limit your
has seen an average 68% until you are thirsty. Avoid liquids that contain caffeine, outdoor activity to morning and evening hours and try to rest
drop in mammal, bird, fish, reptile and amphibian alcohol, or large amounts of sugar. They can actually make often in shady areas.
populations in the last 50 years! The loss is fundamentally you lose more fluids. If your doctor limits the amount of In the summertime, staying cool means staying
caused by resource misuse and habitat destruction due fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask how much you healthy. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, call your doctor
to unsustainable consumption, and agricultural practices should drink when the weather is hot. immediately. 
and deforesting. Biodiversity losses range from 94% in
Latin America and the Caribbean to 24% in Europe and
Central Asia. We must change the ways we produce and
consume foods by making agriculture and life styles
more sustainable, reducing waste, and adapting and
adopting to healthier more sustainable diets. We all need
to cultivate, in each of our lifestyles, A MOVEMENT
toward change. Groundwork ORV is one example you
can check it out.
Creating climate safe/sustainable buildings, using
efficient renewable practices is a vital component.
Making conservation a focus in utilizing empty spaces
and also congested areas. Greener and more accessible
transportation (increase miles traveled by passengers on
public transit by 25%) is another useful way to focus
on creating a MOVEMENT TO CHANGE. More tree Jeffrey S. Fromowitz, M.D., F.A.A.D.
coverage (at least 30%) in populated areas would also
significantly impact a green strategy. Simple ways Board Certified Dermatologist Fellow American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
to improve our planetary presence and have less of a Fellow American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellow American Society of Laser Medicine Surgery
footprint is purchase foods grown locally and organically
and waste less and less of it in consumption practices. Fellow American Academy of Dermatology Diplomate American Board of Dermatology
Conservation and sustainability involves a restorative • General Dermatology • Chemical Peels
process not just with the land but with our hearts and
minds as well so we as human are more connected to our • Mohs Surgery • Laser Therapy
environment and the land that is so precious and limited!
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