It's 104 degrees in Phoenix with very high winds. She stands behind her walker for an hour and a half in the Arizona sun, holding her sign against her head so it doesn't blow away. She has trouble getting her walker in and out of her car but that doesn't stop her from attending EVERY SINGLE PROTEST.
If you're younger than 93 years old, YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE. Get your young asses out there.
Originally Posted By u/arizonajill At 2025-05-10 01:35:32 PM | Source
In the shade with the wind blowing is good, but elderly people are very vulnerable to heat related illnesses, it’s not something I would do in that heat and I’m over 50 years younger. Certain medications can raise your risk as well.
Please take care of yourselves and be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, because having them once can make you more likely to experience them again in the future, and can lead to long term heart and brain damage.
We were at a protest in the phoenix area this morning, it was about 90°F in the shade. There was an 80 year old man who passed out, fortunately there were plenty of qualified people to help and the fire department was there quickly. Heat is no joke.