According to a current report by the Federal Association for Homeless Assistance, more and more older people, especially those over 50, are affected by homelessness, which is due to inadequate social assistance and low pensions. (translated)
The current report shows that more and more elderly people in Germany are homeless, which indicates a worrying increase in existential distress and offers little hope for improvement. (translated)
The article explains how high temperatures can be particularly dangerous for older people, as common medications like diuretics and antihypertensives increase the risk of health problems in heat, and experts provide advice on how relatives can take preventive action. (translated)
Current measurements indicate that during hot summers, temperatures in the apartments of elderly people in Vienna rise to dangerous levels, requiring immediate protective measures. (translated)
Die Hitzewelle in Westeuropa Ende Juni forderte mehr als 10.000 zusätzliche Todesopfer, wobei die Mehrheit der Verstorbenen über 65 Jahre alt war, so der Euromomo-Bericht, der eine ungewöhnlich hohe Übersterblichkeit in Ländern wie Frankreich und Belgien feststellte. #Hitzewelle #Übersterblichkeit #ÄltereMenschen
