"Uncovering the Hidden Dangers: Wildfire Smoke's Impact on Long-Term Care Facilities"
Research shows that wildfire smoke significantly affects the indoor air quality of long-term care facilities, posing a serious health risk to seniors with respiratory or cardiac diseases. With an increasing number of seniors living in such facilities, understanding and addressing the impact of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality could greatly improve their quality of care. Efforts to install air quality monitors in these facilities have led to changes in pre-fire season checklists and daily safety meetings, as well as the identification of residents with respiratory problems for extra protection during intense smoke events. Policymakers are urged to consider regulating indoor air quality to protect people from hazardous levels of smoke and other outdoor pollutants.
