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Older bodies are often more susceptible to heat illnesses. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

June 23, 2024

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca' Foscari University of Venice; Giacomo Falchetta, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and Ian Sue Wing, Boston University

Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons, including their medications..

Without home cooling, Phoenix’s weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

July 25, 2023

Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change put ever more people at risk

Deborah Carr, Boston University; Giacomo Falchetta, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and Ian Sue Wing, Boston University

Health and climate change researchers explain the risks and why older adults, even those in northern states, need to pay attention.

You can start these conversations simply, like saying, “I need to think about the future. Can you help me?” Richard Ross/The Image Bank via Getty Images

January 10, 2022

End‑of‑life conversations can be hard, but your loved ones will thank you

Deborah Carr, Boston University

When you prepare to talk about end-of-life decisions and the legacy you want to leave behind, try thinking about them as gifts you bestow to family and friends.

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