Navigating Change

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Authors: Suaedi Fachruddin
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Abstract

Emphasizing their increased vulnerabilities resulting from current health problems, limited mobility, and socioeconomic difficulties, this paper investigates the significant impacts of climate change on older persons. Given estimates that over 2 billion people aged 60 and beyond will be present by 2025, personalized treatments are obviously rather important. According to the report, extreme weather events raise older adults's risk and aggravate pre-existing ailments including respiratory and cardiac problems. It points up notable policy gaps on how older people should be included into planning for disaster readiness and climate resilience. Among the important suggestions are strengthening age-friendly infrastructure, developing community support systems, and increasing healthcare accessibility. The paper seeks to increase older people's resistance against the negative effects of climate change by supporting focused policies and active involvement among them, thereby insuring their well-being in an environment growingly erratic.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate Change and Health Impacts Aging Elder Care and Social Issues Disaster Management and Resilience

Publication details

Journal / source
IGI Global eBooks
Pages
293–322
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
NG
Document type
Book chapter