When Is Hot Bathing Risky After Age 70?

Bathing is one of life’s simplest daily routines. For many older adults, it is also a moment of comfort, relaxation, and independence. However, after the age of 70, the body does not respond to heat and temperature changes in the same way it once did. What used to feel harmless can sometimes pose unexpected risks — especially when hot showers or baths are taken at certain times of day.

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