Wyndham Lodge resident Vincent Hindson credits cool drinks, extra fans and the occasional ice-cream with keeping him cool during recent heatwaves.
With research warning that elderly people are particularly vulnerable during hot spells, the nursing home’s staff have been doing all they can to keep residents healthy.
Baptcare spokeswoman Fiona Collie said Wyndham Lodge was air-conditioned, but staff regularly checked up on residents to ensure they were coping.
She said residents were reminded to increase their fluid intake to prevent dehydration and were offered ice-creams and icy poles.
“For those living on their own, without close family, Baptcare will call them to advise a heatwave is predicted and offer tips to cope with the heatwave and what to monitor in their own health.”
