{"id":3048,"date":"2026-05-12T19:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T17:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veranoysaludandalucia.es\/2026\/?page_id=3048"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:21:31","slug":"dealing-with-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.veranoysaludandalucia.es\/2026\/dealing-with-the-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with the Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1622477793018{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1622142216200{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}&#8221;]<style>.ld_spacer_6a06ff7393d50{height:220px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6a06ff7393d50\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;2870&#8243; 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el_class=&#8221;blanco&#8221;]Exposure to high temperatures can be harmful to our bodies. There is a risk of dehydration, exacerbation of chronic diseases and heat stroke. If this happens, you should stop all activity for several hours, cool down, rest in a cool place and drink water and fruit juice.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<style>.ld_spacer_6a06ff7394cac{height:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6a06ff7394cac\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_position=&#8221;right center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1559154747814{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-8&#8243;]<header class=\"fancy-title ld_section_title_6a06ff7394f32 vc_custom_1559154689168\">\n\t<h2>People who are more sensitive to heat<\/h2>\t\t<\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;right center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1559154664785{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1559157072420{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;milista&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 65 years of age, living alone.<\/li>\n<li>People who require assistance with daily living: memory problems, behavioural changes, disorientation\u2026<\/li>\n<li>People with chronic diseases: diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular problems, respiratory problems&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1559151438481{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;milista&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People taking medication such as: diuretics, antihypertensives, antidepressants\u2026<\/li>\n<li>People with a fever or acute illnesses<\/li>\n<li>People who have reported difficulty adapting to the heat.<\/li>\n<li>Infants and children under 5 years of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>\n\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; 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Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting, light-coloured cotton clothing. Take a bottle of water with you.<\/li>\n<li>Close windows and curtains on sun-exposed facades.<br \/>Close windows as long as the street temperature is higher than the temperature inside your home. Open them at night to let the air circulate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Keep cool.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay indoors in the coolest rooms.<\/li>\n<li>If you do not have a cool room, spend a few hours in air-conditioned places near your home.<\/li>\n<li>During the day, shower or bathe several times to refresh the body.<\/li>\n<li>You can also dampen the clothes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Drinks and food.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink as much as possible, even without thirst. The best drink is water, at room temperature, not too cold. Fruit juices, milk, or cold soups such as gazpacho help us stay well hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol causes dehydration because it increases the loss of water through urine and makes you sweat more.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overindulge in stimulants such as tea or coffee.<\/li>\n<li>Eat as you normally would, preferably fruit and vegetables, spreading your meals throughout the day and keeping portions moderate.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid hot, heavy and large meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Ask your doctor or pharmacist:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are taking certain medicines (for high blood pressure, heart conditions, depression, etc.), to prevent any problems in hot weather. Follow the instructions on the package about how to store it and your doctor&#8217;s instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for help and offer it to others.<\/li>\n<li>If you feel unwell due to the heat, ask for help.<\/li>\n<li>If you know of people who live alone or who are ill, report their condition to the health center and help them eat and drink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Take special care with the storage and preservation of medicines<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicines to be stored at temperatures between +2\u00a0C and +8\u00a0C.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep them in the fridge, but not right at the back, otherwise they might freeze.<\/p>\n<p>Take them out only a few minutes before use.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to transport them, put them in a cool box with ice packs, but make sure they remain in their original cardboard packaging.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicines to be stored at temperatures below +25\u00baC or +30\u00baC(indicated on the packaging)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep them in their own packaging and store them in the coolest places in your home.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to transport it, we recommend placing it in a portable cooler, but without ice packs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicines that are stored at room temperature.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They can be stored without any problems under normal storage conditions, as they retain their properties even at temperatures of up to 40\u00a0C.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicines in specific dosage forms (suppositories, ovules, creams, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In such cases, the heat affects the dosage form but not the active ingredient.<\/p>\n<p>If the product looks normal when you are ready to use it following exposure to heat, and the suppository has not melted and the cream has not changed colour or consistency, the medicine will retain its properties.<\/p>\n<p>If its appearance has been visibly modified, you should not consume it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capillary blood glucose meters (finger-prick) and their reagents (test strips and control solutions)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow the specific temperature, usage, and storage conditions listed in your meter&#8217;s user manual and the test strip instructions.<\/p>\n<p>Do not expose glucose meters or their reagents to direct sunlight, high temperatures or strong temperature variations.<\/p>\n<p>Do not store test strips in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to transport them, make sure you do so in their original packaging. We recommend transporting them in a cool box WITHOUT ice packs.<\/p>\n<p>Never leave it inside the car.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item panel  \">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading_2\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#vc_accordion_6a06ff7396b9d\" href=\"#2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is heatstroke?\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-expander\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-arrows_circle_plus\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-arrows_circle_minus\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t<p>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;milista&#8221;]It appears when the body cannot control its temperature, which then increases rapidly. It is recognized by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot, red and dry skin<\/li>\n<li>Headaches, nausea, drowsiness and intense thirst<\/li>\n<li>Confusion, seizures and loss of consciousness<\/li>\n<li>Unusual aggression<\/li>\n<li>Athletes, workers exposed to heat, babies, the elderly, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses are particularly susceptible to heatstroke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you see someone suffering from heatstroke, go to or call the health services immediately on 061. Meanwhile, move the person to a cool place and give them something to drink. Loosen their clothing and wet them with cold water or place wet towels on them. Fan them, too.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item panel  \">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading_3\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#vc_accordion_6a06ff7396b9d\" href=\"#3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThe effects of excessive heat on sleep\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-expander\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-arrows_circle_plus\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-arrows_circle_minus\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t<p>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;milista&#8221;]Excessive nighttime heat (exceeding 26-28 degrees) causes sleep interruptions (shallow sleep), resulting in decreased performance, irritability, and tiredness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the temperature rises suddenly, the consequences are worse: feelings of exhaustion, poorer sleep quality and a heightened sense of the heat.<\/li>\n<li>It particularly affects people who suffer from insomnia. It is<br \/>more significant in older people (who have more irregular and shallow sleep cycles, and experience episodes of daytime drowsiness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Recommendations<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow a regular sleep schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Eat dinner at the same time each day and keep it light (avoid alcohol and caffeine), and put household chores or work aside, replacing them with reading or listening to music.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid excessive meals (wait two to three hours before going to bed).<\/li>\n<li>Escape from outside interference<\/li>\n<li>Use a suitable mattress and pillows.<\/li>\n<li>A nap lasting no longer than 30\u201345 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Keep rooms cool.<\/li>\n<li>Use air conditioning, or if that isn&#8217;t available, take lukewarm (not cold) showers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item panel  \">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading_4\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#vc_accordion_6a06ff7396b9d\" href=\"#4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCare for the elderly\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-expander\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-arrows_circle_plus\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-arrows_circle_minus\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t<p>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;milista&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Older people are more sensitive to excessive environmental heat because:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>They produce less sweat than a younger person.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to regulate temperature is reduced.<\/li>\n<li>Your body temperature may rise more quickly.<\/li>\n<li>They cope less well with high temperatures.<\/li>\n<li>The skin is thinner and more sensitive to the sun&#8217;s rays.<\/li>\n<li>Chronic diseases that aggravate the effects of heat, especially heart, lung or liver diseases, and special care should be taken when taking medications to treat them, such as diuretics, antihypertensives or antidepressants.<\/li>\n<li>People with memory problems, behavioral issues, or difficulty orienting themselves are unable to address basic needs such as thirst or the sensation of excessive heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Other situations that increase the risk of heat<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Loneliness or social isolation.<\/li>\n<li>Hard-to-refrigerate home<\/li>\n<li>Lack of cooling systems in the home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What should you do when temperatures are very high?<\/h4>\n<h5>Protect yourself from the heat<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid going out and doing activities during the hottest part of the day, and especially physical activities such as sport, gardening, DIY, etc.<\/li>\n<li>If you have to go outside, stay in the shade. Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting, light-coloured cotton clothing. Take a bottle of water with you.<\/li>\n<li>Close windows and curtains on sun-exposed facades.<br \/>Close windows as long as the street temperature is higher than the temperature inside your home. Open them at night to let the air circulate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Keep cool.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay indoors in the coolest rooms.<\/li>\n<li>If you do not have a cool room, spend a few hours in air-conditioned places near your home.<\/li>\n<li>During the day, shower or bathe several times to refresh the body. You can also dampen the clothes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Drinks and food:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink as much as possible, even without thirst. The best drink is water, at room temperature, not too cold. Fruit juices, milk, or cold soups such as gazpacho help us stay well hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol causes dehydration because it increases the loss of water through urine and makes you sweat more.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overindulge in stimulants such as tea or coffee.<\/li>\n<li>Eat as you normally would, preferably fruit and vegetables, spreading your meals throughout the day and keeping portions moderate.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid hot, heavy and large meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are taking certain medicines (for high blood pressure, heart conditions, depression, etc.), to prevent any problems in hot weather. Follow the instructions on the package about how to store it and your doctor&#8217;s instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for help and offer it to others.<\/li>\n<li>If you feel unwell due to the heat, ask for help.<\/li>\n<li>If you know of people who live alone or who are ill, report their condition to the health center and help them eat and drink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Special attention if&#8230; you have<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Severe headache<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue (tiredness)<\/li>\n<li>Intense thirst<\/li>\n<li>Cramps in the legs, arms or belly.<\/li>\n<li>Hot skin or very high temperature<\/li>\n<li>Seizures<\/li>\n<li>Unusual agitation at night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>How to act<\/h5>\n<p>If you observe these symptoms, you should notify the emergency services of 061, since it seems that the body cannot control your temperature. While the help arrives, things can be done to improve the condition of the elderly person:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave it lying in a cool place.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the feet are elevated in relation to the rest of your body.<\/li>\n<li>Apply cool, damp cloths to the skin, particularly the head, groin and armpits. Alternatively, wet the skin and use a fan to cool the person down.<\/li>\n<li>Offer small sips of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item panel  \">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading_5\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#vc_accordion_6a06ff7396b9d\" href=\"#5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tLoneliness and social isolation\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-expander\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-arrows_circle_plus\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-arrows_circle_minus\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t<p>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;milista&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loneliness and social isolation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>High temperatures do not affect everyone equally. Beyond physical factors, there are social determinants that increase vulnerability to heat. Among them, unwanted loneliness and social isolation have become significant risk factors, especially for older adults and those with mental health conditions.<\/p>\n<p>During the summer, these situations can intensify. Changes in routines, holiday travel, or a decrease in community activities mean many people spend more time alone. This isolation affects not only emotional well-being but also reduces the ability to respond to risky situations, such as dehydration or heatstroke, due to a lack of nearby support to detect early warning signs in time.<\/p>\n<p>Available evidence shows that heatwaves have an unequal impact on the population, more severely affecting those in situations of social vulnerability. Furthermore, high temperatures can worsen pre-existing mental health conditions or make them harder to manage, increasing the risk for individuals who already face greater difficulties with self-care.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, prevention does not depend solely on individual measures but also on the social and community environment. Caring for each other means looking around and taking action. A small gesture can have a decisive impact on the health and well-being of others.<\/p>\n<p>Older adults, people with psychiatric disorders, and those experiencing some form of social isolation often face difficulty or inability to recognize their exposure to high temperatures. Consequently, they struggle to adapt their behavior and implement self-protection measures: drinking water, avoiding going out during the hottest hours, eating light meals, ventilating and cooling the home&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>What can you do?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Older adults or people living alone<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maintain daily contact. A phone call or a visit allows you to check on their health, remind them of the importance of frequent hydration, and ensure their home has suitable conditions to protect against the heat (ventilation, blinds\/shutters, temperature). Close supervision helps in the early detection of potential risk symptoms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>People with mental health conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pay special attention to their situation. Certain conditions or pharmacological treatments can alter the perception of heat or thirst, making it harder to adopt self-protection measures. Companionship, communication, and monitoring are essential to guarantee their safety during episodes of high temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Heat is also a social challenge<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The impact of extreme heat goes beyond the physical. Various studies indicate its relationship with worsening emotional well-being, increased psychological distress, and greater vulnerability in isolated contexts. 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This is because the body dehydrates in the heat. When they become dehydrated, their blood glucose levels rise and their body tries to eliminate it by urinating, which makes them even more dehydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Another reason why people with diabetes are more sensitive to the effects of heat is the damage that can occur to the nerves and blood vessels in the skin. This can affect the sweat glands, preventing the body from cooling itself down as effectively, leading to exhaustion and heatstroke. Furthermore, high temperatures can alter the way the body uses insulin, as vasodilation causes it to be absorbed more quickly; it is therefore important to monitor glucose levels more closely in summer, thereby helping to distinguish between the symptoms of heatstroke and those of hypoglycaemia, which can be similar.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, holidays, children being off school, changes to daily routines, the summer season, etc. can disrupt daily routines and diabetes management plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Recommendations for the hot season<\/h4>\n<p>The Regional Ministry of Health would like to offer you some advice to help you get through this summer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink plenty of water to avoid becoming dehydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Use sunscreen before leaving home.<\/li>\n<li>Wear loose and light clothing avoiding dark colors and do not forget the hat.<\/li>\n<li>Check blood sugar before, during and after activities.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid drinking alcohol, as well as caffeinated and sugary drinks, as these can lead to dehydration and increased blood glucose levels.<\/li>\n<li>To avoid the hottest hours, go out during the coolest part of the day.<\/li>\n<li>Also, be aware that heat can damage insulin. 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