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Hello I'm Kathy from Senior Care Corner. Today we're sharing another caregiver tip: Sun Safety
and Skin Cancer Prevention. With the summer months upon us and so many of us spending
long hours in the hot summer sun, we thought that this was a good time to remind everyone
of the dangers of sun exposure and skin cancer. Since skin cancer has a 98% survival rate
when caught early, we feel it's important to remember these safety tips:
The first tip: Be sure to avoid skin exposure in the sun during peak sun hours between 10am
and 4pm. If you can avoid it stay out of the sun or seek a shady place. Don't forget you
need skin protection from the sun whether it's cloudy or sunny.
Our second tip: Use a sunscreen when you're outside. Use either a SPF 15 or higher so
that you get the maximum coverage. You can use a lotion or a spray but make sure you're
getting all body parts. And don't forget lip balm should have SPF 15 too, including your
lipstick. Our next tip: Don't forget your sunglasses
when you're out in the sun especially when you're driving.
Another tip: Be sure to cover all exposed skin areas. You want to make sure everything
is covered when you're not using your sunscreen especially. But also a wide brimmed sun hat
will really help you in the sun. Our last tip and our most important: Be sure
you're doing frequent skin checks. Be sure that you're looking at any moles or freckles
or any skin changes that you find suspicious. If you can't see all parts of your body, ask
a family member to help you. Or visit your dermatologist for a full body skin check.
Remember have fun in the sun but don't forget your skin protection! We hope you enjoyed
this caregiver tip and we invite you to go to SeniorCareCorner.com for more information
for caregivers. See you next time!