Editor,
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) save lives, by allowing treatment of heart attack victims even before the ambulance arrives. That is why health professionals worldwide support their being made available to the public. They are becoming common in gyms, swimming pools, libraries, casinos and stores, everywhere that people gather. There is even one on the Grouse Grind hiking trail!
You can imagine my astonishment last year, when I moved into a retirement home, to find that they didn't have an AED. They tell me that the law does not require them to, even though everyone living there is older.
If you or a loved one is considering moving into a seniors facility, I urge you to find out if they are equipped with an AED for, if they are, you can be confident that they are doing everything possible to care for your well-being.
Terry McComas, Surrey
