Effects of natural disasters on the cognitive state of older adults with dementia: a scoping review
The growing population of older adults with dementia faces heightened vulnerability during natural disasters, which can exacerbate cognitive decline and psychological symptoms. Community support and well-trained caregivers are essential to ensure their safety and well-being in crisis situations.
Authors
- Christina Fahmy
- Maria Nordheim Alme
Institutions
- Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Geriatric Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-026-01459-1
- Primary Topic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00