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Brewer discusses vulnerability of older adults to extreme weather

New York City Council · Jul 16, 2026 · starts 0:01:18 · 18 sec

Brewer notes that older adults are more vulnerable to extreme heat and cold, which can disrupt access to needed care and aggravate pre-existing health conditions.

Gale A. Brewer

Older adults, that's me, are often more vulnerable to extreme hot and cold weather.

Gale A. Brewer

I survived.

Gale A. Brewer

Extreme heat or cold can disrupt access to the...

Gale A. Brewer

report that older adults need, it can also aggravate pre-existing health conditions.