DURING the past few
weeks, we have all been
suffering from hot, dry
weather, which we on
the rainy North Shore
don’t often experience.

Unlike our friends and rel-
atives in other parts of
Canada, we're more accus-
tomed to fairly cool cempera-
tures and rain.

While most of us feel that
we have to just “grin and
bear it,” here are some tips
that will help us to be more
comfortable and to avoid
health problems:

B Drink lots of water and
natural juices even if you
don’t feel very thirsty. Avoid
alcoholic beverages, coffee
and cola.

@ Avoid going out in the
blazing sun or heat when
possible. If you mus: go out-
side, stay in the shade as

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much as possible and plan to
go our early in the morning
or evening when it is cooler
and smog levels may not be
as high as in the afternoon.
Wear a hat.

@ Take advantage of air con-
ditioned or cool places such

‘as shopping malls, libraries or

community centres.

@ Keep shades or drapes
drawn and blinds closed on
the sunny side of your home
but keep windows slightly
open.

Keep electric lights off or

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turned down low.

@ Take a coal bath or shower
periodically or cool down
with cool, wet towels.

B Weer loose fitting, light
cotton clothing.

@ Avoid heavy meals and
using vour oven.

@ Avoid intense or moderate -
ly intense physical activity.

While extreme heat is
unpleasant, some of us may
be especially valnercble. If
you have a chronic illness
such as diabetes or heart dis-
ease, you need to be sure that
your diet and medications are
working normally.

If you experience any
unusual symptoms such as
headache, confusion or weak-
ness, you should contact your
doctor for advice.

One other group of
seniors we need to remem-
ber, especially on a hot day,
are those who may be bedrid-

den at home o7 in a nursing
home. If possible, their beds
should be moved to a cooler
location, with a breeze trom
cross-ventilation. A portable
electrical fan would be a
thoughtful giti, or friends
could borrow or rent onc
during a heat wave.

And we mustn't forget
our pets. The recent incident
reported about Sheila Copp’s
dog being left in a car in the
heat is a goud example of
how animals can be affected
by warm weather. Be sure
thar they have lots of fresh,
cool water and some place to
rest in the shade.

My cat, who usually
enjoys sleeping in the sun,

has found himself shady
spot on the balcony where he
also gets a breeze.

Since I began to write this
article, the hot weather has
eased, and titere is even a
prediction of rain,

However, there will be
hot weather again, so we
necd to remember these tips
for helping scniors cope with
the heat.

Mary Segal is coordinator of
Lionsview Seniors’ Planning
Society. Ideas for future
columns are welcome, Contact
Seqal at 985-3852 or drop a
line to Liousview Seniors’
Planning Society, North
Building, 600 W. Queens Rd,
North Van, B.C., ¥V7N 2L3.

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(PNE) has special events planned for
seniors.

The fair runs daily, Aug. 22 to Sept. 7 at
Hastings Park. Seniors should make the PNE’s
Seniors Welcome Centre the first stop upon
arrival. Open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., this

‘information area is sta‘fed by aosts who can
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spin around the dance

The PNE presents the fifth annual Extra
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the Garden Auditorium. This cotercaining
competition is aimed at recognizing B.C.’s tal-
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