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The Aging & Climate Change Clearinghouse

WebHowever, scant attention has been paid to the relationship between the environmental crisis and a second trend of critical importance in contemporary society: the enormous growth …

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How Well Do Older Adults Cope with Heat Waves

WebTemperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit On three continents in the northern hemisphere, affecting the health of millions. Extreme heat can be deadly for anyone, but …

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Benefits Of Environmental Activism For Older Adults

WebResearch demonstrates that intergenerational relationships improve the mental health of older adults, build community, and help to prevent ageism. Climate activism helps older …

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New Evidence: Climate Change and Neurological Disease

WebThe latest evidence also shows climate change is beginning to affect human health. A group of researchers from Italy led by Dr. Paolo Bongioanni published a study in the journal …

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Older Adults' Vulnerability to Climate Change

WebHabitability, health, and environmental justice will be challenged as the adverse effects of climate change interact with factors that are characteristic of older people. This article …

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Save the Date: Webinar on Climate and Health

WebHealth researchers, medical professionals, climate change experts, and the general public are all invited to participate. After Monday, there will be five additional webinars: April 23: …

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How To Prepare for Climate Threats

WebThat’s an important component for health, government, and community leaders to understand. Maramaldi first became interested in the effects of climate change as a …

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Insights & Ideas

WebA new study demonstrates how climate change is affecting human health. Read More. Welcome to the ACCC's Blog. Welcome to the Aging & Climate Change Clearinghouse’s …

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A Discussion on Aging and Climate Change

WebACCC director Karl Pillemer is a guest on the GeriPal podcast, where the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about topics important to …

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Older Adults’ Perceptions of Climate Change

WebBenefits include enhancing older adults' health, self-efficacy, and generativity, and providing volunteers for environmental organizations and communities. Barriers to widespread …

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New Research Insights & Ideas

WebA new study demonstrates how climate change is affecting human health. Read More. New Research. A Climate Change Generation Gap? Find Out What the Research Says. …

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Environmental Engagement of Older Adults Annotated Bibliography

WebThe study used data from two waves (1974 and 1994) of the Alameda County Study, a longitudinal study of health and mortality that has followed a cohort of 6,928 adults since …

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Advisory Committee

WebThe ACCC Advisory Committee is comprised of researchers across the fields of gerontology and climate change. They provide advice on research topics and practices, guide the …

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Why Get Involved With Environmental Work

WebA growing movement of people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s are choosing to become environmental volunteers, working to create a sustainable society and conserve our …

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Intersection of Aging Population & Climate Change

WebOlder adults make up 13% of the U.S. population, but are projected to account for 20% by 2040. Coinciding with this demographic shift, the rate of climate change is accelerating, …

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Research Affiliates

WebHealth Research Scientist, Co-Director Qualitative Core, Communications Director, Denver-Seattle Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, U.S. …

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Researcher Profile: Danielle Arigoni

WebTo make matters more complex, many older adults have health conditions that predispose them to greater risks during extreme weather. For example, extreme heat can …

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Climate Change 101

WebOver the next century, global climate change is expected to impact billions of people through: Increased flooding as sea levels rise. Increase exposure to extreme heat …

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Is Environmental Volunteering Good For You

WebA sizeable and growing body of evidence demonstrates that environmental volunteering is also good for the volunteers themselves. A longitudinal study of adults …

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Grants & Funding

WebResearch on older adult health and well-being affected by climate change builds on NIA’s established interest in disaster preparedness, our support for research institutions …

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