Tips for Wearing a Face Mask When it is Hot Outside

Now that many States have mandated or strongly recommend wearing a mask inside businesses and outside when unable to maintain social distancing of 6 ft. or more, many worry that mask wearing in the summer heat will be very uncomfortable.   Dr. Michael Bell, deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, warns of the danger you may be putting yourself or others in by not wearing one simply because you don’t want to get hot.  He says, ““To be blunt, to say that you don’t want to wear a mask because it’s hot out even though it protects other people from you is like saying you are making chicken sandwiches for your church group, but you’re not going to cook them through.”

So here are a few tips to help us stay safe.  Dr. Bell say to wear a cloth mask made of natural fabrics such as cotton as it is more breathable, stick to light colors, and avoid synthetic materials.  If it is extremely hot outside, avoiding going out altogether if you can as should anyone with lung disease.  

Another suggestion includes bringing an extra mask or two to put on if the first one becomes sweaty.  Furthermore if you are having trouble breathing, find a shady spot where you can safely distance, and remove your mask until your breathing normalizes.  Experts say if you are still feeling too hot, try using a thinner mask, or when you are able to maintain a safe distance from others, loosen it slightly on your face.  

At MorningStar of Santa Fe senior living community, we want current and incoming residents as well as their families and our team members to know we are doing everything we can to protect all those beneath our roof.  Despite the hardship and sorrows of major disruptions like COVID-19, they often give rise to innovations such as Electrostatic Disinfecting Technology, which we have now added to our rigorous protocols.  While harmless to residents and staff, it is deadly against infectious disease.      

Our pueblo-styled community offers 56 bright suites for assisted living with spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans.  For those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, we have 29 secure suites devoted to providing individualized care. Please visit our website to set up a tour or to request information on pricing and availability.   

MorningStar of Santa Fe offers the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents.  Please contact us to learn more about the finest senior housing in Santa Fe, NM.  

Source: usnews.com/health-care/conditions/articles/how-to-wear-a-face-mask-safely-and-comfortably-in-summer?int=hp_conditions_health