Fans, A.C. and drinking water: P.E.I. seniors try to stay cool during heat wave [Video]

Some P.E.I. seniors are finding the sweltering conditions this week hard to tolerate, with temperatures soaring to 31 C Thursday — more than 40 C with the humidex. 

Not all long-term care homes and provincial seniors’ housing have air conditioning. 

Jackie Jenkins, who lives in government seniors’ housing in Charlottetown, said she’s grateful for her air conditioner, a gift from a friend. 

She said she worries about her neighbours during this kind of heat. 

Everyone on the Island experienced the hot weather this week, but some seniors can be especially susceptible to the effects of heat. William McGuigan, director of operations at Gillis Memorial Lodge in Belfast, P.E.I., explains how staff are keeping residents comfortable; and seniors Janet MacPherson, Louise Myers and Jackie Jenkins give us their reviews of the weather.

“There are a lot of women and men in here who don’t have air conditioners and it’s so hard,” …