There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a cool breeze on a hot night. For many seniors, a fan offers instant relief — helping to ease discomfort and create a peaceful background hum that lulls them to sleep.
But did you know that sleeping with a fan pointed directly at your face could quietly be doing more harm than good?
As we age, small details that once seemed harmless — like airflow direction or bedroom temperature — begin to affect us differently. Our bodies aren’t as resilient as they used to be, and our skin, lungs, and joints may respond negatively to things that never bothered us before.
