Health Risks of Climate on Aging Adults April 5, 2024April 9, 2024 | strausbaugh.76 A series of research articles collectively outline several risks that climate change poses for aging well. Common Risks include: Risk of worsening Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias Decrease in disaster preparedness Increased vulnerability to extreme heat and rising temperatures limited support systems Increased risk of water-borne diseases Learn more with additional articles below. Underestimated climate risks from population ageing Aging Population To Be Major Driver of Future Climate-related Deaths Studying the impact of climate change on older adult health and well-being Climate Change and Older Adults: Planning Ahead to Protect Your Health Climate Change and the Health of Older Adults Climate Change Threatens the Health of Aging Adults, Researchers Say
