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Since late last June and before the arrival of the highest temperatures of the year, is spreading recommendations from various groups, mainly elderly, which also visits warn of con artists posing as social workers of the City

In the heat of summer, the Department of Social Services of the City of Cartagena, just as it has done every summer, is conducting preventive work aimed at the most vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, the sick, children, people who are overweight, athletes or workers exposed to the sun, to let them get information and recommendations.

Among the most common are the tips to avoid direct sunlight, not going out in the hottest part, properly hydrated but do not feel thirsty, do not drink alcohol, avoid drinks with caffeine or sugary, and the Large meals and slow digestion.

Similarly, from the Department of Social Care reminds all higher than home visits by social workers at any time of year, are performed on a scheduled telephone at the request of the older person, or if it has detected a risk is programmed and alerts from the Department services the user or a close relative of the day and time.

You will also want to remember that in the case of volunteers, on his first visit always be accompanied by an experienced Social Services, making any visit to sudden and without warning, do not open the door and call to your Social Services (968-128851) or local police (092 or 968-128878).

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena