As we age, our bodies change and become more vulnerable to certain everyday risks. One of the most underestimated is bathing, a seemingly harmless activity that, if done incorrectly or at the wrong time, can be very dangerous.
The greatest risk: the early morning hours.
Several studies and geriatric experts warn that the most dangerous time to bathe after the age of 70 is between 5:00 am and 8:00 am. During this period, the body has not yet reached its ideal body temperature, blood pressure is low, and the circulatory system is slower.
This can cause:
Sudden dizziness,
loss of balance
, hypothermia,
fainting in the shower,
cardiac arrest in extreme cases
. Why does this happen?
