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July 18, 2006
Older residents hit hard by heat wave
There are about 1 million residents in assisted living and adult care homes across the country, according to the National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. While these residents are typically not as frail as those living in nursing homes, they represent an elderly and often disabled population who are taking medications that make them sensitive to heat.
"Their sensors are different. Older people might wrap themselves in a sweater and not realize they're overheating," said Cynthia Rudder, spokeswoman for the New York City-based Long Term Care Community Coalition.
Posted by Michelle at July 18, 2006 01:36 AM