Climate Change and Aging Interest Group Sponsored Symposium
2024
Climate Change and Older People
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Author Information
Author(s): Zaninotto Paola, Ayalon Liat
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the unique vulnerabilities of older adults to climate change and emphasizes the need for targeted interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults are uniquely vulnerable to climate-induced disasters.
- Heat exposure negatively affects immune functions in older adults.
- Extreme temperatures impact healthcare utilization among the elderly in Europe.
- Insights from older adults on climate change were gathered through a photovoice study.
- Strategies for building resilient communities for older adults were discussed.
Takeaway
Older people are more affected by climate change, and we need to help them stay safe and healthy.
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