SUNY University at Albany: CEHC Researchers Use Virtual Reality to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults
September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news:
By Mike Nolan
When disaster strikes, consequences tend to be harder on older adults than younger groups.
For example, when Hurricane Sandy struck New York City in 2012, nearly half of the fatalities were among people age 65 or older. In 2005, although people age 75 or older made up about 6 percent of the population in the city of New Orlea . . .
By Mike Nolan
When disaster strikes, consequences tend to be harder on older adults than younger groups.
For example, when Hurricane Sandy struck New York City in 2012, nearly half of the fatalities were among people age 65 or older. In 2005, although people age 75 or older made up about 6 percent of the population in the city of New Orlea . . .