Aging in Place with a Warming Climate: Housing Policy and Design for Aging with Extreme Heat
2024
Housing Policy and Design for Aging in Extreme Heat
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Author Information
Author(s): Kain Nichole
Primary Institution: Antioch University New England
Hypothesis
Age-adaptive and climate-adaptive housing designs improve quality of life and survival for aging populations in extreme heat.
Conclusion
The study shows that appropriate housing designs can help older adults survive and thrive in increasingly hot climates.
Supporting Evidence
- Extreme heat has killed more people in the U.S. than all other weather hazards combined in the past decade.
- Older adults over 65 are the majority of heat victims and are likely to perish in their homes during extreme heat events.
- The research provides a residential guide for the public on mitigating extreme heat and age-friendly design.
Takeaway
As it gets hotter, we need to make homes better for older people so they can stay safe and healthy.
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