The video discusses how certain medications can impact the body temperature of older adults and suggests ways to ensure their safety.
Certain medications, like those commonly prescribed to older adults, can have effects on the body that may contribute to lowering their core temperature.

Keep your senior loved ones safe by checking medications for any temperature-lowering effects. If this is a side effect, you can take extra steps to help keep your loved one's body temperature regulated. If you feel this effect could be dangerous, talk to your loved one's doctor.

Here's how some medications can influence body temperature and steps you can take to help keep your senior loved ones safe. Medications that dilate blood vessels can lead to increased heat loss through the skin, contributing to a drop in body temperature.

Some blood pressure medications, like alpha blockers, can have these effects. Medications that induce sedation or sleepiness can reduce the body's natural ability to regulate temperature. Some antidepressants can interfere with the body's ability to respond to changes in temperature. Diuretics can lead to dehydration, which in turn can affect the body's ability to regulate temperature.

Regularly review your loved one's medications with their health care providers, including doctors and pharmacists. Discuss any potential side effects

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