Why? On top of the physical effects of aging, older adults are more likely to have underlying health conditions or take medications that interfere with a body’s ability to cool itself.

Low-income older adults are especially vulnerable, as they struggle to pay higher electric bills from greater use of air conditioning

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/the-us-isn-t-ready-for-the-climate-emergency-s-impact-on-older-adults

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