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has, symptoms of heat-related • Pale complexion also known as heat stroke, include the
illness like muscle cramps, following:
• Pulse that is fast and weak
headaches, nausea or vomiting
• Skin that feels moist and • Dizziness
Heat Exhaustion cool (when touched) • Extremely high body temperature
The signs of heat exhaustion may include • Sweating (over 103 degrees F)

the following: • Headache that is throbbing
• Tiredness
• Breathing that is shallow and fast • Lack of sweating
• Vomiting
• Clammy skin • Nausea
If you see any of the above exhaustion
• Dizziness signs, get out of the heat immediately. • Rapid pulse that is strong
• Dry mouth The person experiencing symptoms • Red skin that is hot and
should be given plenty of cool fluids
• Excessive sweating dry (when touched)
and be wiped own with cool cloths. If
• Fainting rapid improvement isn’t seen, call 911 Heat stroke always requires medical
• Headache immediately. attention. If you see any of the above
exposure signs, get the person out of the
• Loss of color in skin Heat Stroke heat immediately and take them to the
• Nausea The signs of major heat exposure, nearest hospital or call 911.
Learn More to Stay Safe
ADULT CARE It’s impossible to overstate the

importance of continuing to educate
Mid-Shore Residential Care yourself about ways to stay safe and to
keep your loved ones safe during the
hottest months of the year.
Compassionate Care in Your Home for 24 Years
Caregiver CHECKLIST
CNA’s • Sitters • Home Health Aids • Meal Preparation
• Keep a close eye on those
RN Evaluations • Residential Cleaning in your care and ask
yourself these questions:
Lic.#R922 INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
• Are they drinking enough water?
www.midshorehomecare.com 410-820-1131 • Do they have access to
air conditioning?
• Do they know how to keep cool?

• Do they show any signs
of heat stress?
• Know the diff erences between
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

With all this being said, remaining safe
in this pandemic is paramount. Finding
a new normal while integrating new
challenges with the previous or current
challenges brings additional stressors
for caregivers. For more information
and assistance caregivers can reach
out to organizations through helplines
Please Join Us the First and Third Sundays
such as Alzheimer’s Foundation of
of every Month for Worship & Fellowship America, 866-232-8484 or Alzheimer’s
Quality Inn, Easton at 9:30 a.m. Association, 800-272-3900.

For more information:
EasternShoreOrthodoxy@gmail.com
or call 443-385-0702
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