Did you know elder heat-related deaths have increased by 85% since 1990? This isn't just about air temperature; it's about the lethal combination of heat and humidity. Today we explore the often-overlooked crisis that is only getting worse. Learn why older adults are uniquely vulnerable, how medications can interfere with heat tolerance, and the warning signs that signal a potentially fatal heat stroke. https://bit.ly/46uvyHm

Join Everyone Dies to explore the hidden dangers of heat, stay safe and cool, and maybe even save a life! Be Cool!

In this Episode:

• 03:36 - Road Trip to Arkansas: Dover Lights and Possum Pie
• 07:08 - The Shocking Increase of Heat-Related Illness
• 11:10 - Why Are Older Adults More Vulnerable to Heat Stress?
• 13:15 - Heat Stroke: Signs, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
• 15:42 - Discussion: We have the Knowledge, but Do We Take Precautions?
• 21:22 - When Mistakes Become Mementos - Susan Rothchild, remembering a loved one who died from overdose
• 22:12 - Outro

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