NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) -- The current heat wave can be dangerous for anybody, but senior citizens are particularly vulnerable.
Older individuals are more likely to suffer from dehydration and other heat-related illnesses.
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Professional caregivers stress the importance of physically checking in on elderly loved ones and neighbors.
“Just ring the doorbell – check on them,” said Seth Weisleder, agency director of Caring Senior Service of Essex County.