“Spread the Warmth” Campaign - 2011-2012
Press Release “ Spread the Warmth” (Agewell’s Special Winter Campaign for destitute old people) For most of us in India winter may be a season to rejoice. But for older persons it’s the worst season of the year as hard weather conditions affect their health negatively. It’s ironic that many destitute older persons in northern India succumb to cold and cold related diseases during winters. Since in old age people eat & drink less and take medicines, body becomes less able to respond to long exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures. During harsh winter they may develop hypothermia due to their exposure to cold, which causes loosing heat faster than it can be replaced. Studies reveal that winter is fatal to older persons particularly who those suffer from chronic health problems like heart disease, respiratory problems, renal disease, diabetes, anemia or any disease that weakens the body's immune system. Even common colds and Influenza can result in ...