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The City Council recommends that older people in the municipality to take precautions before the arrival in our town of a Siberian cold snap (01/02/2012)

The Department of Higher alerts the Emergency Municipal Services (which has moved the service SUMS), Caritas (which manages the shelter of pedestrians) and local police.

Check heating systems and proper combustion products, be extremely careful with braziers and fireplaces, and wear warm clothes if necessary go out among the indications for the group over the coming days.

The forecast indicates that the recorded temperatures as low as 2 degrees below zero in the town, being even lower in the higher areas of the municipality.

Relatives of the elderly should follow the recommendations in the cold and call and visit these families regularly.

February 1, 2012.

The Mayor Councillor of the City of Lorca, Maria del Carmen Ruiz, has been reported that the city council, with forecasts indicating the arrival of a Siberian cold snap that Spain will also affect Lorca, wants to convey to our elders a series of tips and recommendations for the coming days.

The main ones are the following:

- Undertake a review of heating systems in the event of a malfunction thereof.

These are situations which, if unchecked, can lead to accidents such as fires or gas leaks.

We're talking about events that have rarely been reflected in the media and can be avoided with proper prevention.

You should check also that the combustion of these mechanisms is correct to prevent leaks and accumulations.

- Use extra precautions especially with braziers, one of the most traditionally used by the group of older people, given the risk posed by fire in case of misuse, especially when in contact with the typical "skirts "which are usually placed on the tables of table.

The temperature at home should never be below 21 ° C.

The heating method should not be at risk of burns or of producing carbon monoxide.

Therefore, older people should always avoid the braziers and stoves that use butane.

Electric heating or radiators is advisable.

- In case of occurrence of heavy frosts, the Lorca situation will be exposed by the passage of the Siberian cold snap, older people should be extremely careful when walking detect the presence of ice on sidewalks or pedestrian walkways.

This will prevent possible falls, consequent injuries associated with them.

The Mayor Councillor pointed out that the arrival of this cold snap brings cooler temperatures, which can cause various health problems in the general population and especially in the group of older people.

In fact the Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SEGG) states in this type of inclement weather a series of recommendations, because the cold affects the elderly because with the passage of time altered thermoregulatory mechanisms.

Basically, generate less heat and are easier to lose because the vessels of the skin is not "close" properly in response to low temperatures.

All people should be adequately protected from cold, but it must be done especially after age 75 years and lower if health problems exist that limit mobility.

Jódar Ruiz stated that the cold worsens substantially all of the problems associated with the circulatory system (angina, circulation in legs, stroke ...), and the respiratory system by increasing respiratory infections.

In addition, the cold causes platelets to aggregate and to circulate the blood "thicker", which in turn favors the occurrence of myocardial infarction or stroke.

Increases, the chances of hypothermia cases Older people are at greater risk of hypothermia are those who live alone or with any of the following diseases: Parkinson's disease, stroke, dementia, mobility other problems, malnutrition, alcoholism, patients taking sedative, among others.

SEGG Recommendations to avoid the problems of cold

Mayor Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Ruiz, said that makes the following recommendations SEGG against the cold:

· In winter you must make a diet that promotes the production of heat energy.

Like every year, but increasing the intake of carbohydrates (rice, pasta, vegetables) without forgetting the high-protein foods (meat and oily fish).

Do not forget about adequate fluid intake (water, teas, juices).

And you should avoid drinking alcohol.

· The winter clothing should be comfortable for longer.

It is better to wear layers of clothing that only one or two.

It is very important to protect areas of the body where it loses a large amount of heat (the head may lose up to 25 percent of body heat) or which are poorly protected as usual, like feet and hands.

When it hits the streets have to wear a cap, which preferably cover the ears, and gloves.

The shoe should not be narrow.

· The elderly should maintain physical activity in winter, not only because it promotes the general welfare, but because in this way heat is generated.

However, it should be prudent and days of rain, snow and wind in which there is increased risk of falls is more convenient to perform physical activity at home.

If you leave by car must not forget to put the heating.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca

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