Age-related health conditions, reduced mobility, and social isolation can put older people at greater risk of harm. For example, heat-related deaths worldwide among people aged more than 65 years have almost doubled in the past two decades.
This project aims to engage older people, their families, and the staff who support them, in assessing the climate change-related health risks and challenges they might face.
Participants in the research will explore, and determine the suitability of, existing resources and strategies, suggest improvements, and co-design initiatives to enhance their climate resilience.