Following January's devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires, AAF International, a member of the Daikin Group, and global pioneer in air filtration solutions, is supporting the clean breathing efforts of Pasadena’s older adults this week by donating advanced home air filters and room purifiers in concert with the City’s celebration of Older American’s Month.
As part of this initiative, AAF is giving the Pasadena Senior Center eight AstroPure air purification units for the Center’s common areas, as well as donating free upgraded home air filters to all members of Pasadena Village, a community of aging-in-place older adults who live independently in the greater Pasadena area.
Older American’s Month Celebration
AAF will be educating all residents on the importance of regularly changing air filters
In addition, AAF is pleased to join Pasadena Village and the City of Pasadena at their Older American’s Month Celebration on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Victory Park.
AAF will be educating all residents on the importance of regularly changing air filters and upgrading to higher performance filters during times of wildfires or seasonal air pollution. All attendees at the event who are not part of Pasadena Village will be able to register on-site for complimentary upgraded home air filters.
Upgrading filters
“Most home and business owners aren’t aware of the need to change filters regularly, and how important it is to use the right filter,” said Paul Sennett, Chief Operating Officer, AAF International, adding, “Wildfire particulates, commonly known as PM2.5, are so small, they cannot be filtered effectively with standard MERV-8 rated HVAC air filtration.”
These hazardous particles can worsen medical conditions like heart disease and asthma, with seniors being particularly vulnerable to these effects. Simply upgrading from the MERV-8 to a MERV-13 filter can be significant for respiratory health and reduce an individual’s exposure to the dangers of PM2.5 particulates by 75%-80%.
Supporting the community
"We are honored to support the Pasadena community with education on how choosing the right filter helps all residents (including seniors) breathe more easily," continues Paul Sennett.
"This partnership with AAF not only provides the materials for older adults to filter the air they breathe, but also gives them the information to make informed choices as homeowners and renters," said Katie Brandon, Executive Director of Pasadena Village, adding, "Knowing about particle filtration and how to improve the indoor air quality will improve their health for years to come. This is literally a breath of fresh air for those aging-in-place."
