SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As summer temperatures soar and families hit the road for vacation, Assisted Living Locators is calling attention to the dual dangers of extreme heat and social isolation facing older adults during July’s Social Wellness Month.
Older Americans are disproportionately vulnerable when thermometers climb. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 700 heat-related deaths occur each year in the United States, with adults 65 and older comprising the majority. At the same time, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine estimate that nearly one-quarter of seniors are socially isolated, a condition linked to higher mortality rates and cognitive decline. When older adults remain alone in overheated homes, those risks intersect—with potentially life-threatening consequences.
Observed annually in July, Social Wellness Month encourages people to strengthen supportive relationships that can protect health and prolong independence. According to Assisted Living Locators, even modest steps—such as joining a book club at a local senior-living community or scheduling regular video check-ins with family—can combat loneliness while keeping elders in cooler, climate-controlled environments.
“All too often, extreme heat and social isolation create a perfect storm for seniors,” said Felicia Sanders, Assisted Living Locators Brand President/Leader. “Our local advisors—at no cost to families—can connect loved ones with safe housing options, in-home care, and engaging programs that help them stay cool, connected and thriving all summer long.”
Assisted Living Locators nationwide network of senior-care advisors works one-on-one with families to identify the best solutions for each circumstance, from independent and assisted-living communities with robust activity calendars to respite care and adult-day programs that provide social interaction while relatives travel.
Founded in 2003 and now part of the Evive Brands family, Assisted Living Locators operates in more than 150 U.S. markets. Its advisors offer no cost personalized guidance on senior-living options—including memory care and in-home support services.
Relatives concerned about an older family member’s safety or loneliness this summer can visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com or call 877-266-7788 to be connected with a local Assisted Living Locators advisor before the next heatwave strikes.
Media Contact: Rhonda Grundemann, 602-739-8810, [email protected]
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