Rincón de la Victoria distributes umbrellas among the elderly to combat extreme heat

The Town Hall of Rincón de la Victoria has distributed umbrellas among the elderly of the municipality to help them combat the effects of heat. This initiative is part of the preventive campaign that, for the second consecutive year, has been launched by the Department of Health and Consumer Affairs to protect the most vulnerable groups against high temperatures.

Thus, a total of 300 umbrellas with solar filter and reflective properties have been distributed free of charge among the elderly of the municipality, as a protective measure against the sun. The Councilor for Health and Consumer Affairs, Lola Ramos, accompanied by the Councilor for the Elderly, Nacho Cuadra, personally handled the distribution at the four active participation centers for the elderly in the municipality.

"The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness and inform the most vulnerable population, especially the elderly, about the risks associated with high temperatures and how to prevent heatstroke," explained the councilor, who recalled that last year hand fans were distributed as part of this same initiative.

Meanwhile, the mayor of Rincón de la Victoria, Francisco Salado, emphasized "the importance of adopting preventive measures and following health recommendations, especially for the most exposed groups such as people over 65, children, and those with chronic diseases."

In this regard, Cuadra has insisted on the need to "remind and reinforce among our elderly the basic guidelines to safely face the heat during the summer months."

Among the main recommendations are: avoid direct exposure to the sun, wear light, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing, drink water frequently, consume fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables, and avoid physical activities during the central hours of the day.