Elderly cooling off at Fulton County Senior Centers

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Elderly cooling off at Fulton County Senior Centers

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While enjoying the nice temperatures in one of the 19 "oases," seniors

participate in a variety of refreshing nutritional, educational and social

activities that enrich their minds, bodies and spirits.

This service is part of "Operation Cool Breeze," an annual effort

help senior citizens avoid heat exhaustion, which is caused by excessive

exposure to heat.

Elderly persons are easily susceptible to heat exhaustion, which is characterized

Many live in older homes without air conditioning and rely only on box fans,

which do not maintain constant, comfortable temperatures.

For the nearest Fulton County senior center or facility, or to report an

elderly person who needs help getting heat relief, call 404-730-6000.

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