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medicalxpress.com · 2026-10-02
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For older adults, disaster risk starts long before disaster strikes
medicalxpress.com · 2026-10-02
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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedFor older adults, disaster risk can begin long before a disaster strikes because repeated hurricanes, floods, wildfires and heat waves can combine with chronic illness, limited mobility, weak social support and strained care systems.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedA new special issue of the Journal of Applied Gerontology, "Complex Emergencies and the Effect on Older Populations," examines how these factors interact and shape older adults' vulnerability before, during and after disasters.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated12 studies
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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedThe special issue's 12 studies span the U.S., Puerto Rico and China and cover hazards including childhood adversity, extreme heat, air pollution and accumulating losses following hurricanes, as well as disruptions to health services and care continuity.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedResearchers found that even older adults with prior emergency experience and chronic illness may lack plans for continuing care during a disaster, including access to medications, medical equipment and health care providers.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedProtective factors identified in the research include resilience, self-efficacy, strong caregiving relationships and access to reliable information.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedThe authors call for disaster planning to be integrated into routine clinical care, long-term care facilities and community programs, with particular attention to rural areas and staffing/preparedness capacity in assisted living communities and nursing homes.View evidenceHide evidence
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PubMed, Crossref, Europe PMC · 15 candidate papers
Where the Wildfires Are: Correlates of Disaster Preparedness Among Oregon Assisted Living Communities.
Journal of Applied Gerontology : the Official Journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026 · PubMed
THE ROLE OF OLDER ADULTS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RECOVERY AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS
Natural Disasters and Older Adults · 2024 · Crossref
Planetary health: Real challenges for elderly population.
2026 · Europe PMC
Lost in Translation and Left Behind: Lived Experiences of Chinese Immigrants During the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health · 2026 · PubMed
THE ROLE OF OLDER ADULTS IN SOCIAL RECOVERY AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS
Natural Disasters and Older Adults · 2024 · Crossref
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