As icy arctic air continues to make its way across North America, huge swaths of the country have been hit with potentially deadly temperatures. Numerous cities have even issued public service announcements advising residents to stay indoors if possible.
Though everyone must work to protect themselves in such adverse weather conditions, at times like these it is especially important to be mindful of more vulnerable members of the population. Older adults – particularly those who are aging in place away from family members – are particularly susceptible to extreme temperatures and may find themselves isolated from loved ones and peers.
"The bitter cold that a 'polar vortex' is pushing into much of the United States is not just another winter storm. It's the coldest in 20 years in many areas," CNN reports. "The South was downright balmy compared to the Great Lakes region, where temperatures hovered in the negative 20s – before wind chill, which dropped temps to the negative 40s in places like Minneapolis."
In such instances, it is vital for Senior Providers and informal caregivers who look out for older adults based at home to have safeguards in place to check up on these individuals and identify any signs that something isn't quite right. Equipped with remote monitoring, medical reminders, video chat and more, Independa's telecare solutions have been designed to improve the quality of life enjoyed by older adults across the country, giving these individuals more accessible channels of care and social engagement.
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