'It's a case of life or death' for Liverpool care home residents as temperatures soar (opens original article in a new tab)

Care homes in the UK are taking urgent steps to protect elderly residents from extreme heat, with staff emphasizing hydration and temperature control as critical to prevent life-threatening situations.

• Care homes are implementing strict measures to protect vulnerable residents from extreme heat.
• Resident Eddie Rauer expressed concern about passing out in the heat but follows staff advice to stay hydrated.
• The British Geriatrics Society reported 2,803 heat-related deaths in England in 2022, with projections of tripling by 2050.