🌞HEATWAVE HEALTH TIP: DON'T FORGET ABOUT MEDICATION STORAGE

When the weather gets hot, most of us remember to drink more water and stay out of the midday sun. But did you know that high temperatures can also affect some medications?

Many medicines are designed to be stored below certain temperatures, and prolonged exposure to heat, direct sunlight, or hot environments such as conservatories and parked cars may affect how well they work.

✅ Keep medicines in a cool, dry place

✅Store them away from direct sunlight and heat sources

✅Leave medicines in their original packaging whenever possible

✅Check whether any medications need to be kept in the refrigerator

✅Never leave medicines in a parked car, even for a short time

It's also worth checking regularly for any signs that medication may have been affected by the heat. If tablets, capsules, creams, or liquids appear melted, discoloured, leaking, cloudy, or otherwise unusual, speak to a pharmacist before using them.

Heatwaves can be particularly challenging for older people and those with long-term health conditions. If you're supporting an elderly relative, friend, or neighbour, a quick check that they're staying cool, hydrated, and storing their medications correctly can make a real difference.

💧Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day

🏠Keep living spaces as cool as possible

👵Check in on older family members and neighbours

💊Ensure medicines are being stored according to the instructions provided

At Nannies 4 Grannies, we're committed to promoting the wellbeing and safety of older people in our communities, especially during periods of extreme weather.

💙Stay safe, stay cool, and look after one another.💙

Keeping cool, drinking water, and taking medication