Caregiver.com article, Hypothermia and Older Adults, is timely. (Chicago windchill today is -10 degrees!) When we visited Mom and Dad, we knew to dress in layers. We might need that wool sweater traveling to their house in winter, but once inside, we would shed layers or perspire uncomfortably. This article explains why Mom and Dad set the thermostat so high. And why every armchair had a folded afghan at the ready.
Since caregivers sometimes also qualify as older adults, I encourage you to read here about reasons seniors need to pay attention to temperatures and hypothermia symptoms to look for. The Hypothermia and Older Adults article includes tips for financial help heating a home and additional resources.
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