{"id":458,"date":"2017-07-01T17:45:17","date_gmt":"2017-07-01T21:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aandlhomecare.com\/?p=458"},"modified":"2017-07-29T17:45:30","modified_gmt":"2017-07-29T21:45:30","slug":"july-is-filled-with-summer-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aandlhomecare.com\/index.php\/2017\/07\/01\/july-is-filled-with-summer-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"July is Filled with Summer Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">July is Filled With Summertime Fun!!<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Summer is a great time to be outdoors. Staying healthy to enjoy the season means avoiding summertime health\u00a0risks such as dehydration, sunburn, heat-related illness, and food poisoning. Additional safety measures for\u00a0swimming or summer camp should also be considered for a fun and safe summer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DEHYDRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Dehydration is the loss of body fluids and electrolytes due to sweating and inadequate intake of water.<\/u> Drinking\u00a0alcohol and caffeine (such as coffee, tea, or pop) can make someone dehydrated.<\/p>\n<p>Signs of dehydration include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat exhaustion<\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Fainting<\/li>\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>Confusion<\/li>\n<li>Decreased urine output<\/li>\n<li>Urine that is concentrated and appears dark<\/li>\n<li>Sunken eyes<\/li>\n<li>Wrinkled or saggy skin<\/li>\n<li>Decreased skin elasticity<\/li>\n<li>Extreme dryness in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Fever or temperature higher than 102 degrees<\/li>\n<li>Severe pain or blistering of skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If dehydration is suspected, re-hydration is the key to preventing further complications. <u>Remember to drink at least\u00a0eight glasses of water per day.<\/u><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>GRILL SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outdoor grills can result in burns without proper safety and supervision.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Checks grills for proper working order<\/li>\n<li>Supervise people closely who are grilling or near fire pits<\/li>\n<li>Be sure gas grill lid is open before lighting<\/li>\n<li><u>Don&#8217;t squeeze extra fire starter on coals that are already burning<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FOOD POISONING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 6 Americans (or approximately 48 million people) becomes ill\u00a0from foodborne diseases and around 3,000 die each year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerate all food; don&#8217;t let it sit in the sun<\/li>\n<li><u>Two-hour rule:<\/u> Discard all food that has been left out of a refrigerator or well-chilled ice chest longer than\u00a0two hours.<\/li>\n<li>Always wash hands before eating<\/li>\n<li>Ensure food is served on clean plates, and use clean utensils<\/li>\n<li>Cover food to keep away insects<\/li>\n<li>Remember: \u201cWhen in doubt, throw it out\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SUN SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sunburn is a painful skin condition, which occurs as a result of over-exposure to the sun&#8217;s ultraviolet rays. Risk of\u00a0sunburn is higher for people with fair skin, blue eyes, and red or blonde hair. People with darker skin tones can also\u00a0burn. Taking certain medications or having already compromised skin also increase the risks.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent sunburn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid a lot of exposure to the sun between 10AM and 4PM<\/li>\n<li>Wear a hat, especially if hair is thin on top of head<\/li>\n<li>Reapply sunscreen every two to three hours, or more if swimming<\/li>\n<li>Remembers sunburns can happen on cloudy days as well<\/li>\n<li>Use sunscreen with SPF15 or higher at least 30 minutes before going outside<\/li>\n<li>Try to stay in the shade<\/li>\n<li>Use lip balm including sunscreen<\/li>\n<li>Wear sunglasses with 100 percent UV protection<\/li>\n<li>Come out of the sun when first noticing skin is getting pink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Sun stroke or heat stroke is a serious life-threatening condition when the body is exposed to hot temperatures for long periods of time.<\/u> If sun or heat stroke is suspected, seek medical attention immediately.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=&#8221;A&amp;L Employees, please take the quiz by July 20th. 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