Skin Cancer Prevention
Seniors Protect Against Skin Cancer
Protecting seniors from skin cancer is a major issue. Many seniors have other health problems, so the last thing they need is a diagnosis of skin cancer. To help seniors protect themselves from the damaging rays of the sun, there are some useful tips provided below. Keeping seniors safe and healthy throughout the summer can be done with a few simple steps.
1. Try to avoid exposure to the sun between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. This is when the UV rays are the strongest.
2. Always use a sunscreen on all areas of the body that will be exposed to the sun.
3. Seniors should wear light and airy clothing that will protect their skin from the sun. This can be difficult during the heat of the summer, but seniors need to keep their arms and legs covered as much as possible.
4. Wear a hat when in direct sunlight. This will help to protect the face, neck, head and ears.
5. Sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays can be beneficial.
6. During the midday hours, seniors should try to stay in the shade as much as possible if they will be outside for any length of time.
Source: CDC.gov
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