SALISBURY SENIORS | ISSUE 22
WELLBEING ACTIVITIES
HOT WEATHER
How to reduce your risk of heat stress
Stay indoors when temperature above 37°C
Avoid strenuous activity
Wear lightweight clothing
Drink cool water regularly
Limit tea, coffee and alcohol
Review your medication with your GP
Close blinds and curtains and put the airconditioner on cool mode
Apply wet towels to your body and sit in front of a fan.
If you feel unwell, contact your GP or HealthDirect Australia on 1800 022 222. Call 000 immediately if you begin to vomit, become confused, stop sweating or you have hot, dry, red skin as you may have serious heat stress.
TELECROSS REDI Calling at-risk and isolated people impacted by heatwaves. People who are at risk of being impacted by extreme weather events and require phone support during these periods are encouraged to register for this service. If you live alone, experience disability or mental illness, are housebound, frail, aged, recovering from illness
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or accident or have an ongoing illness such as diabetes or a heart condition, you are encouraged to register to receive daily welfare calls. Phone 1800 188 071 or email telecrossredi@redcross.org.au to register. For information on heat-related illness visit https://bit.ly/3zF8x15
