On the third day of a heatwave we typically see droves of elders in hospital
My elderly parents are very happy in their decision not to have air conditioning. They live in a 50 year old brick house, with insulation and window coverings, the same one in which we enjoyed our childhood spent mostly outside – apart from the odd really hot day when the shades were drawn and the warm north winds swirled outside. They declined the air conditioner we offered to install for them in November, as they didn’t feel they needed it.
This year was different. The heatwaves were hotter and longer, the overnight temperatures soared. They have already sweltered for many more days than in the past, and both take tablets for heart problems. No surprises that they have had a few “dizzy spells” in the heat. One was almost hospitalised.
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