Summary—What you can do about hypothermia

English
  • Set your heat at 68 degrees or higher.
  • Dress warmly on cold days even if you are staying in the house.
  • Wear loose layers when you go outside on chilly days. Wear a hat, scarf, and gloves.
  • Don’t stay out in the cold and wind for a long time.
  • Talk to your doctor about health problems that may make it harder for you to keep warm.
  • Find safe ways to stay active even when it’s cold outside.
  • Ask a neighbor or friend to check on you if you live alone.
  • If you think someone has hypothermia, call 911 right away. Cover him or her with a blanket. Don’t rub his or her legs or arms.
Date: 
June, 2011
Publication Type: 
Booklets
Keywords: 
Hypothermia [1]
Safety [2]
Doctor-Patient Communication [3]
Topics (Global): 
Healthy Aging and Longevity [4]
Publish Date: 
Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Source URL: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/stay-safe-cold-weather-learn-why-you-need-stay-warm-when-its-cold/summary-what