Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation
2024
Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation
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Author Information
Author(s): Kain Nichole, Arigoni Danielle
Primary Institution: Antioch University New England, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Hypothesis
Communities cannot achieve true resilience until they adopt interventions that meet the needs of older residents.
Conclusion
Older adults are disproportionately affected by climate-fueled disasters, and a renewed focus on climate resilience is essential to address their needs.
Supporting Evidence
- By 2034, the US will have more people over 65 than under 18.
- Older residents make up a disproportionate number of casualties from natural disasters.
- People over 65 are significantly more likely to die in climate-fueled disasters.
Takeaway
As more older people live in the US, we need to make sure our communities are safe for them during natural disasters.
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