1. Promoting Older Adults' Engagement in Disaster Settings: An Introduction to the Special Issue.
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Wu, Haorui, Walsh, Christine A., Drolet, Julie L., and Breen, Kyle
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OLDER people ,DISASTER resilience ,AGE differences ,DISASTERS ,YOUNG adults ,MIDDLE-aged persons ,MENTAL health services ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
This document introduces a special issue of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Science that focuses on promoting the engagement of older adults in disaster settings. It acknowledges the challenges posed by increasing extreme events and an aging population, as well as the disproportionate impact of disasters on older adults. The special issue includes articles that explore older adults' contributions to the entire disaster cycle, including insights from various disasters such as COVID-19. It also features research from Canada, which can be a valuable reference for international efforts. The document concludes by highlighting the methodological advancements in engaging older adults in disaster-related efforts. The authors express gratitude to the organizations that funded the research. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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