Extreme heat poses growing risks for older adults, whose health and temperature regulation can be affected by age and chronic conditions. The Comprehensive Approach to Enhance Older Adults’ Preparedness for Extreme Heat (COPE) study combines the lived experiences with scientific knowledge to co-create practical strategies for heat resilience—empowering older adults to better prepare for a changing climate.
News & Announcements
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September 25, 2025
Over the past few months, the team conducted five focus groups with residents of affordable rental multi-unit housing and a seniors centre.
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August 07, 2025
COPE Engage is conducting focus group sessions with older adults living in affordable rental housing in Metro Vancouver. The sessions cover questions related to concerns and risk perceptions about heat events, public awareness around this issue and resource they know about or access.
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July 22, 2025
This new initiative brings together Drs. Pauly and Mahmood with collaborators Dr. Nancy Olewiler, Dr. Jessica Pilarczyk, and Dr. Julia Henderson to explore how arts-based group programming can promote climate preparedness, social connection, and psychological well-being among older adults.
Research Sponsors
The Comprehensive Approach to Enhance Older Adults’ Preparedness for Extreme Heat (COPE) study draws upon research supported by the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF).