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when you receive a phone call from needs and help match them with a adult or a caretaker, review this page
them and answer the call. Answering volunteer. The call center is available for information on how you can stay safe
the phone and cooperating is doing seven days a week and is capable of during the heat.
your part in protecting your community. taking calls in many languages.
Why are older adults more prone to
Maryland has launched the new contact
Also, caregivers should keep in mind heat stress?
tracing incentive called COVIDLINK,
that the Hotline phone number for AFA
similar to the local Health Departments. • Older adults do not adjust as
is 866-232-8484. In addition, visit the
So take the call coming from “Md well as young people to sudden
website for helpful information and
COVID” . This is a call from the changes in temperature
daily activity videos. Remember... Th e
Maryland Covidlink. Also, encourage • They are more likely to have

internet is full of helpful resources. If
your family and friends to do the same. a chronic medical condition
you have internet access, please utilize
To learn more about Contact Tracing, that changes normal body
it and explore resources. We have also
visit Governor Larry Hogan’s official responses to heat.
included a list of helpful contacts for
webpage at www.governor.maryland.
caregivers. • They are more likely to take

gov.
prescription medicines that
Staying safe while enjoying the summer
Caregivers, we hope you are all doing affect the body’s ability to control

weather may be challenging. While
well and remembering to practice self- its temperature or sweat.
Governor Hogan announces Stage
care. Remember if you need help call
Two of the reopening plan, it is most Stay cool, stay hydrated
the Maryland 211 for assistance and
important to continue following safe
resources. If you are in need of help • Stay in air-conditioned
distancing and mask wearing procedures
with caregiving due to Covid-19, call the buildings as much as possible.
as we integrate our new normal with our
Maryland Caregivers for Seniors Corp at If your home doesn’t have air
summertime fun. As the weather calls
211 or 800-337-8958. Seniors or their conditioning, contact your local
us outside to enjoy small gatherings, be
loved ones may request assistance from health department or locate
mindful of common summer and sun
the Caregiver Services Corps if a friend an air-conditioned shelter.
safety routines such as staying cool and
or family member who typically provides
preventing heat exhaustion, heat stroke, • Do not rely on a fan as your
care becomes temporarily unavailable.
and sunburn. main cooling source when
Volunteers can be deployed to seniors’ it’s really hot outside.
homes to provide assistance, including CMADC would like to remind everyone
with maintaining daily hygiene routines, the summer is only fun when it is a safe • Drink more water than
preparing meals, picking up groceries healthy summer. CMADC would like usual and don’t wait until
or medications, or connecting virtually to take the opportunity to share some you’re thirsty to drink.
with health care providers. summertime safety tips with everyone, • If your doctor limits the
especially our senior folks. amount of fluids you drink

Those in need of assistance should call
2-1-1 to be connected with the Caregiver Keep in mind, people aged 65 years or or has you on water pills, ask
Services Corps help center. Trained staff older are more prone to heat-related them how much you should
at the call center will triage the caller’s health problems. If you’re an older drink during hot weather.
• Don’t use the stove or oven
TURNING 65? to cook—it will make you
and your house hotter.
• Wear loose, lightweight,
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light-colored clothing.
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• Take cool showers or
baths to cool down.
Anthony Insurance Services • Do not engage in very strenuous
activities and get plenty of rest.
Ann M. Anthony • Check on a friend or
neighbor and have someone
do the same for you.
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Stay informed
Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part-D Plans,
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