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The competition at Dundee- Crown will be the first major Midwestern contest of the year, and will attract guards from Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois. This column contains to questions that are frequently asked at Lieutenant Governor George Ryan's Senior Action Centers. Q-I am 80 years old and want to save money on my heating bills this winter. Would it be dangerous to turn my ther­ mostat down below 70 degrees? Senior Action: A-Even mildly cool tem­ peratures of 60 to 65 degrees can trigger accidental hypothermia, which is a drop in internal body temperature. Hypothermia can occur over a period of a few days or several weeks. Elderly persons who are in poor health are most susceptible to it because they have less body mass for insulation, poor cir­ culation, or diseases, and are less able to , resist and recover from stress. A person is especially vulnerable if he-she is sick, unable to move around well, or does not react to cold normally. 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For information, call 642-0300. below 94 or 95 degrees Fahrenheit, the blood vessels near the surface of the body narrow to reduce heat loss. Muscles begin tightening to n»rir«hIf the body continues to cool, shivering starts and will continue until the temperature drops to 90 degrees. If the temperature 'drops further, a life threatening situation exists. The chances for recovery depend on how low the body temperature has dropped and how long it has remained low. Q-What are the symptoms of hypothermia? A--One of the symptoms of hypothermia is that the affected person seldom feels cold. Hypothermia can deprive people of judgment and reasoning power because the cold affects the brain. Other signs for which to look are forgetfulness, drowsiness, slurred speech, and a change in appearance. A person with hypothermia also has a weak pulse, slow heartbeat, and very shallow breathing. Coma is probable if the body tem­ perature drops to or below 90 degrees. Q-What should be done to help a person with hypother­ mia? A-Take the person's tem­ perature. If it is 95 degrees or below, call a doctor or am­ bulance and take the victim directly to the hospital. Wrap the victim in a warm blanket to prevent further heat loss. You can also use hot water bottles or electric heating pads on the victim's stomach, but not on a high setting. If these materials are not available, lie close to the person. Do not rub the person's arms or legs, as this can worsen the condition. Never give the person a hot bath or shower. If the person is alert, give him-her small amounts of warm food or non-alcoholic drink. If the victim is unconscious, lower the head and raise the feet to get warm blood circulating to the head. Q-What can I do to prevent hypothermia? A-The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends that persons between the ages of 65 and 75 keep their homes and apartments above 65 degrees. 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