The Psychology of the Elderly in Disaster
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Bilgili,
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Bilgili,
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2024.
Academic Research and Evaluations in Health Sciences.
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This chapter explores the psychological impact of disasters on the elderly population, highlighting their vulnerability due to declining health and financial constraints. It highlights the role of social environment elements, such as informal network links and social capital, in mitigating or enhancing physiological vulnerabilities. The chapter emphasizes the need for comprehensive examination of seniors' psychological characteristics to inform policymakers, medical experts, and emergency responders. It highlights specific vulnerabilities of the elderly, such as cognitive impairments, chronic illnesses, and limited mobility, and advocates for tailored disaster preparedness and response strategies. The chapter also discusses the impact of age, cultural background, and past experiences on perceptions of risk among the elderly. It advocates for tailored interventions, community engagement initiatives, and mental health support to ensure effective disaster response and rehabilitation.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Naile Bilgili, Ali Bilgili; Gaye Keser, Filiz Namdar Pekiner, Ali Emre Şevik, Safiye Fidan, Muhammet Fidan, Ayşen Mert, Çiğdem Müge Haylı, Mehmet Zeki Avcı, Dilek Demir Kösem, Belgin Şen Atasayar, Elif Nur Kazankaya, Ayşe Çuvadar, Ceyda Eker, Esra Zehra Biçer Özdemir, Egemen Ünal, Damla Semiz, Ayşe Güneş Bayır, Hatice Parlak Başkurt, Hülya Yardımcı, Gülnur Akdoğan, Z. Işık Solak Görmüş, Raviye Özen Koca, Deniz Bakır, Mustafa Doğan Bedir