Keywords

Elderly; Safety; Strategies; Interventions; Natural Disasters

Abstract

Natural disasters disproportionately affect older adults, resulting in worse outcomes compared to younger age groups. This highlights the need for effective interventions to reduce mortality rates among the elderly population during natural disasters. This literature review explores the various strategies aimed at protecting and supporting the elderly population by searching through the databases PubMed and Google Scholar. The search strategy included key terms related to the elderly population, strategies, and natural disasters. Articles meeting the inclusion criteria are reviewed to identify common strategies utilized in reducing elderly mortality during disasters. The findings highlight various categories of strategies, including education and awareness programs, community-based initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and technological advancements. These interventions demonstrate potential for enhancing outcomes among older adults during disasters. The implications of these findings for policy development, disaster preparedness, and future research are also discussed.

Thesis Completion Year

2024

Thesis Completion Semester

Spring

Thesis Chair

Rivera, Fernando

College

College of Sciences

Department

Sociology

Thesis Discipline

Sociology

Language

English

Access Status

Campus Access

Length of Campus Access

5 years

Campus Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

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