The study – which involved an online survey completed by 2,573 UK adults aged over 66, between January 6-16 this year – also found that for pensioners with low-to-modest household incomes of £20,000 or less, one in three (35%) reported their homes were too cold most or all of the time.
“Breathing in cold air can irritate your airways, making conditions like asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) worse,” explains Tang.
“When your muscles are cold, they don’t work as efficiently, making you more prone to stiffness and slower reactions – both of which can increase the risk of slips and falls,” explains Tang.
So, we’ve spoken with experts who have explained how cold homes could affect our health and have also provided some advice on how to reduce these risks….
“A cold, damp home is also the perfect breeding ground for mould and mildew, which can trigger respiratory infections, wheezing, and persistent coughing.
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