NIH: With
shorter days and dropping temperatures, it is important to keep in mind
that older adults are particularly vulnerable to the health risks that
can come with cold weather. Hypothermia—a dangerous drop in core body
temperature—can occur when it is too cold outside or the body is unable
to produce the heat it needs to function. Older adults and those with
chronic medical conditions are especially susceptible to hypothermia,
even after relatively short exposure to cold weather or a small drop in
body temperature. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) has some tips to avoid some of the dangers.