Heat and the Elderly.

BlueBelle

I m the opposite I feel the cold much more as I’ve got older and even when other people say it’s ‘hot’ it isn’t to me

Thank goodness I'm not alone. I hate the cold and the winter with a passion. I was never exactly fond of it when I was young.

On the other hand I love hot weather. It needs to be at least 25 degrees for me to get my proper summer gear on. Maybe years of living in Naples thinned my blood. I really can't understand anyone who flakes out in 18 degrees unless they have a health condition.

I'm late sixties so maybe I'll change in time, who knows.

I’m in my 60s and suffer with extreme heat. It seemed to coincide with a diagnosis for thyroid issues. It does seem to be getting worse as I age. In the last couple of years when we’ve had days of very high temperatures I’ve just sat beside the fan in a cool cotton dress fit for nothing.

Hope you feel better soon Ann.

I'm not as old as most on here, but I really don't cope with the hot weather. I sweat profusely, I feel so heavy. I have no appetite and I can't sleep

I second the making sure you are drinking enough. Put a large jug of water. Or lemon barley etc in the fridge and drink it regularly during the day. Apologies if you do that already. And remember we have only just had pretty cold weather so haven't had much of a chance to get used to the sudden hot weather. That should be what Spring is for. But this spring has been chilly and windy. Have plenty of rest until you feel better. Feet up when it's too warm.

I m the opposite I feel the cold much more as I’ve got older and even when other people say it’s ‘hot’ it isn’t to me

I also can’t seem to cope with the extreme temperatures either. Always got more layers on than anyone else or legs hanging out the bed!
Thought there was a named condition for it but not sure, maybe there is something you can take to stop/ease it.
I’m only 63.

I’m the same as you Elusive. I’ve blamed my illnesses but perhaps it’s partly due to getting older. Sigh.

I find that I struggle with both heat and cold much more nowadays. Yesterday was too hot to be in the garden.
Cold is worse. I have to wear four or five layers and feel cold on mild days.

I agree annsixty, the heat does seem to affect me more as I have got older too.
Not wanting to teach my granny to suck eggs but can I suggest that you might be dehydrated - it is really important to keep on top of fluid intake when the temperature rises.
Hope you feel better soon too.