Luxembourg's recent heatwave has raised concerns about the well-being of elderly and vulnerable people, particularly those in care homes and those living alone. Speaking with RTL, Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees Max Hahn detailed at length how his ministry responded and outlined plans to improve protections in future heat events. He thanked "everyone who has worked hard during the past weeks, especially for those at risk, including elderly people", and described the recent heatwave as "of a duration we have never experienced before".
Older people living alone at home are of greater concern, Hahn added, which is why an initiative was launched to keep a closer eye on them. He also said he would like to take stock with Copas to see what went well in the homes and where there is still room for improvement. The Ministry of Family Affairs, he indicated, would certainly be willing to provide financial support if necessary. Blanket air conditioning across all facilities is nonetheless not on the cards, the minister said.
Hahn admitted that in some care homes, temperatures reached grueling levels of over 30 or even 34°C, especially in older facilities and rooms with less favourable orientation or on higher floors. He noted that the main difficulty this time was not only the extreme heat during the day but also the lack of cooling at night.
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