Follow these tips to safely enjoy the sun and travel with Parkinson’s:
Summer days are here. For many, that means a summer trip or enjoying the extra sunlight to try a new outdoor activity. Summer is also the time to get your vitamin D. Did you know that our bodies can store Vitamin D from the summer to last through the winter?
Fun in the Sun
☼ | Know your spots. Look for a skin growth, mole or beauty mark that changes in size, color or texture. |
☼ | Look for “sun sensitivity” listed on medication warning labels, which can increase your chances of sunburns. |
☼ | Every day before leaving your house use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more. |
Prevent Overheating
☼ | When outside, stay hydrated. Drink water even if you are not thirsty. |
☼ | Exercise Smart. Try to exercise outdoors in the early morning or late afternoon when it’s cooler. |
☼ | Know the signs of heat stroke: flushed face, high body temperature, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, dizziness and confusion. |
Traveling Tips
☼ | Bring your Aware in Care hospitalization kit, ID bracelet and card everywhere. Order your free Aware in Care kit at www.awareincare.org. |
☼ | Rest the day before your trip AND the first full day you arrive. |
For additional more travel advice, sun safety tips and how to avoid heat exhaustion go to www.3parkinson.org
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