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Hurricane Ian pounded western Cuba on Sept. 26, 2022, on its way to the Florida coast. AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa

September 27, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Older adults have many reasons for not evacuating – here’s why it’s important to check on aging neighbors

Sue Anne Bell, University of Michigan

For some people, the risks associated with leaving can seem more dangerous than the storm.

Brenda Bradley, 72, and her husband Jimmie, 78, survey flooding from Hurricane Harvey in their neighborhood in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, August 28, 2017. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis

August 29, 2017

Older victims of Hurricane Harvey may need special attention as Texas recovers

Sue Anne Bell, University of Michigan

Evacuations and disruptions to health care during and after disasters like Hurricane Harvey are serious threats for older adults, who may need support well after relief operations end.

U.S. Army Spc. Pam Anderson applies first-aid medical attention to an elderly man during flood relief operations just outside of Winona, Minnesota, August 20, 2007. Staff Sgt. Daniel Ewer, U.S. Army

August 8, 2017

Disasters can harm older adults long after storms have passed

Sue Anne Bell, University of Michigan

New research shows that older people are especially at risk during and after natural disasters, and may need medical help or other support well after relief operations end.