Raise your voice only if you are sure he truly did not hear you and is not just thinking through a response. Typi-cally, they feel cold more intensely. If you plan on taking your donor somewhere that may be drafty, ask her whether she has an extra sweater or wrap just in case. Take an extra umbrella for protection to and from your car. Don't park 10 blocks away and ask your donor to walk to your destination in 30-below weather.
Some elderly people suffer from a gradually weakening heart.
If they walk, it can he very, very slow. Going up an incline or stairs can be a real challenge to the heart. Allow plenty of time if you must walk to and from a parked car, even if it is only one block. Deliver your donor to the door. Plan ahead for his comfort while waiting for you to park.