UK heatwave: Warning over extreme heat being ‘dangerous time for older people’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Age UK warns that extreme heat poses a significant risk to older people, particularly those over 85, and advises relatives and neighbors to check on them and help keep them cool.

• Age UK warns extreme heat is dangerous for older people
• Over-85 age group has highest mortality rates during heatwaves
• Jenny Lippiatt advises checking on older people and helping them stay cool