Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditions
As Edmonton heads into a weekend of hot temperatures and smoky skies, local organizations are paying extra attention to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. 5:36 Wildfire smoke and your health: expert advice from a lung surgeon The City of Edmonton activated its extreme heat response earlier this week and has extended it through Sunday.
- ▪As Edmonton heads into a weekend of hot temperatures and smoky skies, local organizations are paying extra attention to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
- ▪More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough.
- ▪5:36 Wildfire smoke and your health: expert advice from a lung surgeon The City of Edmonton activated its extreme heat response earlier this week and has extended it through Sunday.
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As Edmonton heads into a weekend of hot temperatures and smoky skies, local organizations are paying extra attention to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. Meals on Wheels Edmonton, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout the city, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.Many of the organization’s clients are seniors who may be at greater risk during periods of prolonged heat and poor air quality.Executive director Adam Zawadiuk said meal deliveries provide an opportunity for volunteers to check on clients and ensure they have the supports they need to stay safe and comfortable.“It becomes an opportunity to build that connection and just make sure that your neighbours and your community, the people are doing okay and they’re…
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