“Slow cookers or air fryers are a great way to cook food without breaking a sweat. It’s also best to avoid dining al-fresco when the sun is in its hottest hours,” she recommended.

Al-fresco dining is a term that means dining outdoors and “is popular in temperate climates and in the spring, summer and fall months,” according to Restaurantengine.

The travel site explained: “People enjoy dining al fresco when the weather is beautiful. The style is casual, yet festive, with a party-like atmosphere. If your restaurant has an outdoor patio or outdoor seating, they offer al fresco dining.”

It is also important for senior travellers to avoid direct sunlight as much as possible, especially at midday or during the hottest hours of the day.

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