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Older peOple in emergencies: cOnsideratiOns fOr actiOn and pOlicy develOpment > intrOductiOn Olde... more Older peOple in emergencies: cOnsideratiOns fOr actiOn and pOlicy develOpment > intrOductiOn Older people have often been overlooked in disasters and conflicts, and their concerns have rarely been addressed by emergency programmes or planners. This analysis seeks to: (1) highlight factors that particularly affect older people in emergencies, especially health-related concerns; (2) propose a strategy to raise awareness about older people in emergencies; and (3) recommend policies and practices to address these considerations. Until recently, older people's needs in disasters and conflicts were addressed only by broader adult health and humanitarian programmes. This has changed as several recent emergencies highlighted this population's vulnerabilities. Of the 14 800 deaths in France during the 2003 heat wave, 70% were of people over 75 years (1). Of the estimated 1330 people who died in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, most were older persons. In Louisiana, 71% of those who died were older than 60 years; 47% of this group were over 77 years old (2). Worldwide, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated that older persons make up 8.5% of the overall refugee population, and in some cases comprise more than 30% of caseloads (3). In 2005, approximately 2.7 million people over the age of 60 were living as refugees or internally displaced persons (4). Globally, the proportion of older people is growing faster than any other age group. In 2000 one in ten, or about 600 million, people were 60 years or older. By 2025, this figure is expected to reach 1.2 billion people, and in 2050 around 1.9 billion. In developing countries, where 80% of older people live, the proportion of those over 60 years old in 2025 will increase from 7% to 12%. Moreover, life expectancy at birth has increased globally from 48 years in 1955 to 65 in 1995, and is projected to reach 73 in 2025 (5). By 2050, people over 80 years old are expected to account for 4% of world's population, up from 1% today (6, 7; Wells, 2005).

At the same time as cities are growing, their share of older residents is increasing. To engage a... more At the same time as cities are growing, their share of older residents is increasing. To engage and assist cities to become more “age-friendly, ” the World Health Organization (WHO) prepared the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide and a companion “Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities”. In collaboration with partners in 35 cities from developed and developing countries, WHO determined the features of age-friendly cities in eight domains of urban life: outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; and community support and health services. In 33 cities, partners conducted 158 focus groups with persons aged 60 years and older from lower- and middle-income areas of a locally defined geographic area (n=1,485). Additional focus groups were held in most sites with caregivers of older persons (n=250 caregivers) and with service providers from the pub...

Population ageing and urbanization are two global trends that together comprise major forces shap... more Population ageing and urbanization are two global trends that together comprise major forces shaping the 21st century. At the same time as cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and more is increasing. Older people are a resource for their families, communities and economies in supportive and enabling living environments. WHO regards active ageing as a life-long process shaped by several factors that, alone and acting together, favour health, participation and security in older adult life. Informed by WHO’s approach to active ageing, the purpose of this Guide is to engage cities to become more age-friendly so as to tap the potential that older people represent for humanity. An age-friendly city encourages active ageing by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. In practical terms, an age-friendly city adapts its structures and services to be accessible to and inclusive of older people with...

Canadian Review of Social Policy Revue Canadienne De Politique Sociale, Dec 11, 2012

The "age-friendly cities" concept proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) is a multi-sect... more The "age-friendly cities" concept proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) is a multi-sectoral policy approach to address demographic aging in urban settings. Canadian governments at all levels, seniors' organizations and non-governmental organizations have embraced this model for creating environments to support healthy, active aging. This paper describes how Canadian governments and partners have advanced the Age-Friendly Communities (AFC) initiative starting with the original development by WHO in 2006-07 to its current status five years later, involving the federal government, eight provinces, and 850 municipalities. With evidence of actions taken at the three levels of government, it is argued here that the successful evolution of AFC in Canada is the fruit of the national, collaborative leadership role played the Public Health Agency of Canada, the commitment of provincial partners to implement AFC fully in their jurisdiction, and the engagement of municipalities in creative and comprehensive community development with and for seniors. Advancing Age-Friendly Communities in Canada Canadian Review of Social Policy/Revue canadienne de politique sociale 11 publique du Canada, l'engagement des partenaires provinciaux à mettre pleinement en place le concept de communautés-amies des aînés sur leur territoire, et l'implication des municipalités en faveur d'un aménagement créatif et global de leur collectivité pour et avec les aînés.

International Perspectives on Aging, 2015

In 2007, the World Health Organization released the Age-Friendly Cities Guide with an accompanyin... more In 2007, the World Health Organization released the Age-Friendly Cities Guide with an accompanying checklist of essential features of age-friendly cities reflecting eight dimensions of the physical, social, and service environments. The checklist captured the characteristics that had been identified mainly by older persons in a focus group methodology known as the Vancouver Protocol. The Vancouver Protocol and the checklist have since then been used by municipalities, states/provinces, and countries as a basis to develop age-friendly initiatives. The World Health Organization approach has undergone adaptation and refinements and has received critical scrutiny. Specifically, it has been criticized for presenting a fixed and ideal model of age-friendliness that is not sufficiently sensitive to the diversity of older persons and communities; that is too inclusive; and that may undermine engagement by older persons in community development. The authors review the implementation of the Vancouver Protocol and the checklist in initiatives in North America, South America, Europe, and Australia to assess how the Vancouver Protocol and the checklist have been received and used, and how local initiatives have dealt with the issues raised by critics. Adaptations include refinement of the original dimensions, with emphasis on informal social support and on safety and security. The checklist has been used in different ways, but not without a complementary consultation process. Respecting diversity and ensuring engagement have been key considerations in many, although not all, initiatives.

Canadian Journal on Aging La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement, 1988

Note de la redaction Ce numero special a ete congu d'une inspiration conjointe du comite de redac... more Note de la redaction Ce numero special a ete congu d'une inspiration conjointe du comite de redaction de la Revue canadienne du vieillissement et du comite de recherche de I'Association quebecoise de gerontologie qui visaient au meme moment a la recherche en gerontologie d'expression franc.aise suite au congres de I'

Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 2003

Although canadian seniors enjoy economic security and good health and have made substantial gains... more Although canadian seniors enjoy economic security and good health and have made substantial gains in recent decades, this well-being is not equally shared among socioeconomic groups and between men and women. As for younger age groups, income predicts health status in later life, but less powerfully. Potential alternative explanations include an overriding influence of the aging process, the subjective effects of income loss at retirement and the attenuation of the poverty gap owing to public retirement income. Older women are more likely to age in poverty than men, to live alone and to depend on inadequately resourced chronic health care and social services. These differences will hold as well for the next cohort of seniors in Canada. Addressing these disparities in health requires a comprehensive, multisectoral approach to health that is embodied in Canada's population health model. Application of this model to reduce these disparities is described, drawing upon the key strate...

Gaceta sanitaria / S.E.S.P.A.S, 2011

To promote healthy, active aging, the age-friendly community initiative has evolved in Canada, Sp... more To promote healthy, active aging, the age-friendly community initiative has evolved in Canada, Spain, Brazil and Australia, among other countries. An age-friendly community provides accessible and inclusive built and social environments where older adults can enjoy good health, participate actively and live in security. The rapid expansion of the initiative in all states can largely be explained by common key activities undertaken by the state, municipal and -in the case of Canada- also federal, governments. These initiatives include strategic engagements and policy action in all states, and knowledge development and exchange in Canada in particular. Strategic engagements involve creating or strengthening collaborative intersectoral relationships to access multiple arenas of decision-making, and addressing all areas that constitute an age-friendly community. With variations across states, policy actions have included the following: declaring the initiative as an official policy dire...

To promote healthy, active aging, the age-friendly community initiative has evolved in Canada, Sp... more To promote healthy, active aging, the age-friendly community initiative has evolved in Canada, Spain, Brazil and Australia, among other countries. An age-friendly community provides accessible and inclusive built and social environments where older adults can enjoy good health, participate actively and live in security. The rapid expansion of the initiative in all states can largely be explained by common key activities undertaken by the state, municipal and-in the case of Canada-also federal, governments. These initiatives include strategic engagements and policy action in all states, and knowledge development and exchange in Canada in particular. Strategic engagements involve creating or strengthening collaborative intersectoral relationships to access multiple arenas of decision-making, and addressing all areas that constitute an age-friendly community. With variations across states, policy actions have included the following: declaring the initiative as an official policy direction; establishing model cities to be emulated by other cities; funding community projects; implementing consistent methodology; evaluating implementation, enhancing public visibility, and aligning age-friendly community policy with other state-level policy directions. To stimulate knowledge development and exchange, Canadian efforts have included the creation of a community of practice and of a research and policy network to encourage the development and translation of scientific evidence on aging-supportive communities. These activities are expected to result in a strong and durable integration of older persons' views, aspirations, rights and needs in municipal, as well as state, planning and policy.

Gérontologie et société, 2010

Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. © Fondation Nation... more Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. © Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays. La reproduction ou représentation de cet article, notamment par photocopie, n'est autorisée que dans les limites des conditions générales d'utilisation du site ou, le cas échéant, des conditions générales de la licence souscrite par votre établissement. Toute autre reproduction ou représentation, en tout ou partie, sous quelque forme et de quelque manière que ce soit, est interdite sauf accord préalable et écrit de l'éditeur, en dehors des cas prévus par la législation en vigueur en France. Il est précisé que son stockage dans une base de données est également interdit.

Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. © Fondation Nation... more Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. © Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays. La reproduction ou représentation de cet article, notamment par photocopie, n'est autorisée que dans les limites des conditions générales d'utilisation du site ou, le cas échéant, des conditions générales de la licence souscrite par votre établissement. Toute autre reproduction ou représentation, en tout ou partie, sous quelque forme et de quelque manière que ce soit, est interdite sauf accord préalable et écrit de l'éditeur, en dehors des cas prévus par la législation en vigueur en France. Il est précisé que son stockage dans une base de données est également interdit.

Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 2009

Sixteen case studies examined the impact of various natural disasters and conflict-related emerge... more Sixteen case studies examined the impact of various natural disasters and conflict-related emergencies on older people, the strengths and gaps in emergency planning, response and recovery, and the contributions older people made to their families and communities. Case examples were chosen from both developed and developing countries. Older persons suffered disproportionate impacts in several cases. Regardless of the country's level of prosperity, those most affected tended to be economically disadvantaged, disabled or frail, women, socially isolated, or caregivers of family members. Emergency responders were often not aware of distinct needs or abilities of older persons and not equipped to respond appropriately. The best emergency practices recognised and included specific needs within mainstream efforts and integrated older persons in community planning, response and recovery activities. This paper presents the 'lessons learned' from these case studies and makes the case for greater attention to this segment of the population in emergency management.

Psychological Reports, 1989

The present study examined age, sex and personality correlates of self-actualization among older ... more The present study examined age, sex and personality correlates of self-actualization among older adults. The Personal Orientation Inventory and Personality Research Form were administered individually to 80 community men and women aged 56 yr.—84 yr. No main effect for sex was observed on inventory scores, but younger subjects (56 yr.—67 yr.) obtained higher scores than older subjects (68 yr—84 yr.) on four subscales: Existentiality, Feeling Reactivity, Acceptance of Aggression and Capacity for Intimate Contact. Age was negatively correlated with Feeling Reactivity in both sexes; Inner-directedness decreased with age in men and Capacity for Intimate Contact diminished with age in women. For men, inventory scores were positively associated with the traits of Change and Endurance and negatively correlated with Abasement, Order and Succorance. For women, Impulsivity correlated positively and Order was associated negatively with scores on the inventory. These results suggest that the com...

Personality and Individual Differences, 1983

ABSTRACT Extraversion and psychoticism are thought to relate inversely to electrodermal response ... more ABSTRACT Extraversion and psychoticism are thought to relate inversely to electrodermal response amplitude. Paradoxically, sensation-seeking scales, which correlate positively with extraversion and psychoticism, have shown a positive relation to electrodermal response amplitude. In the present inquiry, inverse relationships were obeserved for extraversion and psychoticism with the electrodermal response to visual stimuli. Sensation seeking was also negatively related to the magnitude of the initial electrodermal response to pictures. A lowered response to words for low sensation seekers was observed that appeared to be influenced by skin conductance level.

Personality and Individual Differences, 1986

Personality and Individual Differences, 1983

Evidence from several sources, including psychophysical, electrodermal and evoked potential measu... more Evidence from several sources, including psychophysical, electrodermal and evoked potential measures, indicates that introverts display an enhanced response to sensory stimulation. There is also evidence, primarily from psychophysical studies, which suggests that extraverts may be disposed to emit short, strong bursts of motor activity which facilitate performance on tasks that involve gross motor activity but which impede performance on tasks which require refined motor control. The present paper develops an argument in which the differences between introverts and extraverts in the response to sensory stimulation and in the expression of motor activity may be referred to differences at the level of the sensory and motor nerve.

Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1979

The pupillary light reflex was recorded under control, stress and fatigue conditions for 30 subje... more The pupillary light reflex was recorded under control, stress and fatigue conditions for 30 subjects equally divided into groups low, moderate, and high in Neuroticism. The effects of stress were distinguished by a decrease in both latency and extent of pupillary constriction during the initial light stimulation trials, as well as by a greater magnitude of redilation. Latency to maximum constriction and extent of constriction and redilation progressively decreased during the fatigue condition. No differences between Neuroticism groups were observed although it was noted that Neuroticism was negatively correlated with magnitude of redilation during the post-stress condition.

Journal of Urban Health, 2010

At the same time as cities are growing, their share of older residents is increasing. To engage a... more At the same time as cities are growing, their share of older residents is increasing. To engage and assist cities to become more "age-friendly," the World Health Organization (WHO) prepared the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide and a companion "Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities". In collaboration with partners in 35 cities from developed and developing countries, WHO determined the features of age-friendly cities in eight domains of urban life: outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; and community support and health services. In 33 cities, partners conducted 158 focus groups with persons aged 60 years and older from lower-and middle-income areas of a locally defined geographic area (n=1,485). Additional focus groups were held in most sites with caregivers of older persons (n=250 caregivers) and with service providers from the public, voluntary, and commercial sectors (n=515). No systematic differences in focus group themes were noted between cities in developed and developing countries, although the positive, age-friendly features were more numerous in cities in developed countries. Physical accessibility, service proximity, security, affordability, and inclusiveness were important characteristics everywhere. Based on the recurring issues, a set of core features of an age-friendly city was identified. The Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide and companion "Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities" released by WHO serve as reference for other communities to assess their age readiness and plan change.

Older peOple in emergencies: cOnsideratiOns fOr actiOn and pOlicy develOpment > intrOductiOn Olde... more Older peOple in emergencies: cOnsideratiOns fOr actiOn and pOlicy develOpment > intrOductiOn Older people have often been overlooked in disasters and conflicts, and their concerns have rarely been addressed by emergency programmes or planners. This analysis seeks to: (1) highlight factors that particularly affect older people in emergencies, especially health-related concerns; (2) propose a strategy to raise awareness about older people in emergencies; and (3) recommend policies and practices to address these considerations. Until recently, older people's needs in disasters and conflicts were addressed only by broader adult health and humanitarian programmes. This has changed as several recent emergencies highlighted this population's vulnerabilities. Of the 14 800 deaths in France during the 2003 heat wave, 70% were of people over 75 years (1). Of the estimated 1330 people who died in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, most were older persons. In Louisiana, 71% of those who died were older than 60 years; 47% of this group were over 77 years old (2). Worldwide, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated that older persons make up 8.5% of the overall refugee population, and in some cases comprise more than 30% of caseloads (3). In 2005, approximately 2.7 million people over the age of 60 were living as refugees or internally displaced persons (4). Globally, the proportion of older people is growing faster than any other age group. In 2000 one in ten, or about 600 million, people were 60 years or older. By 2025, this figure is expected to reach 1.2 billion people, and in 2050 around 1.9 billion. In developing countries, where 80% of older people live, the proportion of those over 60 years old in 2025 will increase from 7% to 12%. Moreover, life expectancy at birth has increased globally from 48 years in 1955 to 65 in 1995, and is projected to reach 73 in 2025 (5). By 2050, people over 80 years old are expected to account for 4% of world's population, up from 1% today (6, 7; Wells, 2005).

At the same time as cities are growing, their share of older residents is increasing. To engage a... more At the same time as cities are growing, their share of older residents is increasing. To engage and assist cities to become more “age-friendly, ” the World Health Organization (WHO) prepared the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide and a companion “Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities”. In collaboration with partners in 35 cities from developed and developing countries, WHO determined the features of age-friendly cities in eight domains of urban life: outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; and community support and health services. In 33 cities, partners conducted 158 focus groups with persons aged 60 years and older from lower- and middle-income areas of a locally defined geographic area (n=1,485). Additional focus groups were held in most sites with caregivers of older persons (n=250 caregivers) and with service providers from the pub...

Population ageing and urbanization are two global trends that together comprise major forces shap... more Population ageing and urbanization are two global trends that together comprise major forces shaping the 21st century. At the same time as cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and more is increasing. Older people are a resource for their families, communities and economies in supportive and enabling living environments. WHO regards active ageing as a life-long process shaped by several factors that, alone and acting together, favour health, participation and security in older adult life. Informed by WHO’s approach to active ageing, the purpose of this Guide is to engage cities to become more age-friendly so as to tap the potential that older people represent for humanity. An age-friendly city encourages active ageing by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. In practical terms, an age-friendly city adapts its structures and services to be accessible to and inclusive of older people with...

Canadian Review of Social Policy Revue Canadienne De Politique Sociale, Dec 11, 2012

The "age-friendly cities" concept proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) is a multi-sect... more The "age-friendly cities" concept proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) is a multi-sectoral policy approach to address demographic aging in urban settings. Canadian governments at all levels, seniors' organizations and non-governmental organizations have embraced this model for creating environments to support healthy, active aging. This paper describes how Canadian governments and partners have advanced the Age-Friendly Communities (AFC) initiative starting with the original development by WHO in 2006-07 to its current status five years later, involving the federal government, eight provinces, and 850 municipalities. With evidence of actions taken at the three levels of government, it is argued here that the successful evolution of AFC in Canada is the fruit of the national, collaborative leadership role played the Public Health Agency of Canada, the commitment of provincial partners to implement AFC fully in their jurisdiction, and the engagement of municipalities in creative and comprehensive community development with and for seniors. Advancing Age-Friendly Communities in Canada Canadian Review of Social Policy/Revue canadienne de politique sociale 11 publique du Canada, l'engagement des partenaires provinciaux à mettre pleinement en place le concept de communautés-amies des aînés sur leur territoire, et l'implication des municipalités en faveur d'un aménagement créatif et global de leur collectivité pour et avec les aînés.

International Perspectives on Aging, 2015

In 2007, the World Health Organization released the Age-Friendly Cities Guide with an accompanyin... more In 2007, the World Health Organization released the Age-Friendly Cities Guide with an accompanying checklist of essential features of age-friendly cities reflecting eight dimensions of the physical, social, and service environments. The checklist captured the characteristics that had been identified mainly by older persons in a focus group methodology known as the Vancouver Protocol. The Vancouver Protocol and the checklist have since then been used by municipalities, states/provinces, and countries as a basis to develop age-friendly initiatives. The World Health Organization approach has undergone adaptation and refinements and has received critical scrutiny. Specifically, it has been criticized for presenting a fixed and ideal model of age-friendliness that is not sufficiently sensitive to the diversity of older persons and communities; that is too inclusive; and that may undermine engagement by older persons in community development. The authors review the implementation of the Vancouver Protocol and the checklist in initiatives in North America, South America, Europe, and Australia to assess how the Vancouver Protocol and the checklist have been received and used, and how local initiatives have dealt with the issues raised by critics. Adaptations include refinement of the original dimensions, with emphasis on informal social support and on safety and security. The checklist has been used in different ways, but not without a complementary consultation process. Respecting diversity and ensuring engagement have been key considerations in many, although not all, initiatives.

Canadian Journal on Aging La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement, 1988

Note de la redaction Ce numero special a ete congu d'une inspiration conjointe du comite de redac... more Note de la redaction Ce numero special a ete congu d'une inspiration conjointe du comite de redaction de la Revue canadienne du vieillissement et du comite de recherche de I'Association quebecoise de gerontologie qui visaient au meme moment a la recherche en gerontologie d'expression franc.aise suite au congres de I'

Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 2003

Although canadian seniors enjoy economic security and good health and have made substantial gains... more Although canadian seniors enjoy economic security and good health and have made substantial gains in recent decades, this well-being is not equally shared among socioeconomic groups and between men and women. As for younger age groups, income predicts health status in later life, but less powerfully. Potential alternative explanations include an overriding influence of the aging process, the subjective effects of income loss at retirement and the attenuation of the poverty gap owing to public retirement income. Older women are more likely to age in poverty than men, to live alone and to depend on inadequately resourced chronic health care and social services. These differences will hold as well for the next cohort of seniors in Canada. Addressing these disparities in health requires a comprehensive, multisectoral approach to health that is embodied in Canada's population health model. Application of this model to reduce these disparities is described, drawing upon the key strate...

Gaceta sanitaria / S.E.S.P.A.S, 2011

To promote healthy, active aging, the age-friendly community initiative has evolved in Canada, Sp... more To promote healthy, active aging, the age-friendly community initiative has evolved in Canada, Spain, Brazil and Australia, among other countries. An age-friendly community provides accessible and inclusive built and social environments where older adults can enjoy good health, participate actively and live in security. The rapid expansion of the initiative in all states can largely be explained by common key activities undertaken by the state, municipal and -in the case of Canada- also federal, governments. These initiatives include strategic engagements and policy action in all states, and knowledge development and exchange in Canada in particular. Strategic engagements involve creating or strengthening collaborative intersectoral relationships to access multiple arenas of decision-making, and addressing all areas that constitute an age-friendly community. With variations across states, policy actions have included the following: declaring the initiative as an official policy dire...

To promote healthy, active aging, the age-friendly community initiative has evolved in Canada, Sp... more To promote healthy, active aging, the age-friendly community initiative has evolved in Canada, Spain, Brazil and Australia, among other countries. An age-friendly community provides accessible and inclusive built and social environments where older adults can enjoy good health, participate actively and live in security. The rapid expansion of the initiative in all states can largely be explained by common key activities undertaken by the state, municipal and-in the case of Canada-also federal, governments. These initiatives include strategic engagements and policy action in all states, and knowledge development and exchange in Canada in particular. Strategic engagements involve creating or strengthening collaborative intersectoral relationships to access multiple arenas of decision-making, and addressing all areas that constitute an age-friendly community. With variations across states, policy actions have included the following: declaring the initiative as an official policy direction; establishing model cities to be emulated by other cities; funding community projects; implementing consistent methodology; evaluating implementation, enhancing public visibility, and aligning age-friendly community policy with other state-level policy directions. To stimulate knowledge development and exchange, Canadian efforts have included the creation of a community of practice and of a research and policy network to encourage the development and translation of scientific evidence on aging-supportive communities. These activities are expected to result in a strong and durable integration of older persons' views, aspirations, rights and needs in municipal, as well as state, planning and policy.

Gérontologie et société, 2010

Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. © Fondation Nation... more Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. © Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays. La reproduction ou représentation de cet article, notamment par photocopie, n'est autorisée que dans les limites des conditions générales d'utilisation du site ou, le cas échéant, des conditions générales de la licence souscrite par votre établissement. Toute autre reproduction ou représentation, en tout ou partie, sous quelque forme et de quelque manière que ce soit, est interdite sauf accord préalable et écrit de l'éditeur, en dehors des cas prévus par la législation en vigueur en France. Il est précisé que son stockage dans une base de données est également interdit.

Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. © Fondation Nation... more Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. © Fondation Nationale de Gérontologie. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays. La reproduction ou représentation de cet article, notamment par photocopie, n'est autorisée que dans les limites des conditions générales d'utilisation du site ou, le cas échéant, des conditions générales de la licence souscrite par votre établissement. Toute autre reproduction ou représentation, en tout ou partie, sous quelque forme et de quelque manière que ce soit, est interdite sauf accord préalable et écrit de l'éditeur, en dehors des cas prévus par la législation en vigueur en France. Il est précisé que son stockage dans une base de données est également interdit.

Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 2009

Sixteen case studies examined the impact of various natural disasters and conflict-related emerge... more Sixteen case studies examined the impact of various natural disasters and conflict-related emergencies on older people, the strengths and gaps in emergency planning, response and recovery, and the contributions older people made to their families and communities. Case examples were chosen from both developed and developing countries. Older persons suffered disproportionate impacts in several cases. Regardless of the country's level of prosperity, those most affected tended to be economically disadvantaged, disabled or frail, women, socially isolated, or caregivers of family members. Emergency responders were often not aware of distinct needs or abilities of older persons and not equipped to respond appropriately. The best emergency practices recognised and included specific needs within mainstream efforts and integrated older persons in community planning, response and recovery activities. This paper presents the 'lessons learned' from these case studies and makes the case for greater attention to this segment of the population in emergency management.

Psychological Reports, 1989

The present study examined age, sex and personality correlates of self-actualization among older ... more The present study examined age, sex and personality correlates of self-actualization among older adults. The Personal Orientation Inventory and Personality Research Form were administered individually to 80 community men and women aged 56 yr.—84 yr. No main effect for sex was observed on inventory scores, but younger subjects (56 yr.—67 yr.) obtained higher scores than older subjects (68 yr—84 yr.) on four subscales: Existentiality, Feeling Reactivity, Acceptance of Aggression and Capacity for Intimate Contact. Age was negatively correlated with Feeling Reactivity in both sexes; Inner-directedness decreased with age in men and Capacity for Intimate Contact diminished with age in women. For men, inventory scores were positively associated with the traits of Change and Endurance and negatively correlated with Abasement, Order and Succorance. For women, Impulsivity correlated positively and Order was associated negatively with scores on the inventory. These results suggest that the com...

Personality and Individual Differences, 1983

ABSTRACT Extraversion and psychoticism are thought to relate inversely to electrodermal response ... more ABSTRACT Extraversion and psychoticism are thought to relate inversely to electrodermal response amplitude. Paradoxically, sensation-seeking scales, which correlate positively with extraversion and psychoticism, have shown a positive relation to electrodermal response amplitude. In the present inquiry, inverse relationships were obeserved for extraversion and psychoticism with the electrodermal response to visual stimuli. Sensation seeking was also negatively related to the magnitude of the initial electrodermal response to pictures. A lowered response to words for low sensation seekers was observed that appeared to be influenced by skin conductance level.

Personality and Individual Differences, 1986

Personality and Individual Differences, 1983

Evidence from several sources, including psychophysical, electrodermal and evoked potential measu... more Evidence from several sources, including psychophysical, electrodermal and evoked potential measures, indicates that introverts display an enhanced response to sensory stimulation. There is also evidence, primarily from psychophysical studies, which suggests that extraverts may be disposed to emit short, strong bursts of motor activity which facilitate performance on tasks that involve gross motor activity but which impede performance on tasks which require refined motor control. The present paper develops an argument in which the differences between introverts and extraverts in the response to sensory stimulation and in the expression of motor activity may be referred to differences at the level of the sensory and motor nerve.

Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1979

The pupillary light reflex was recorded under control, stress and fatigue conditions for 30 subje... more The pupillary light reflex was recorded under control, stress and fatigue conditions for 30 subjects equally divided into groups low, moderate, and high in Neuroticism. The effects of stress were distinguished by a decrease in both latency and extent of pupillary constriction during the initial light stimulation trials, as well as by a greater magnitude of redilation. Latency to maximum constriction and extent of constriction and redilation progressively decreased during the fatigue condition. No differences between Neuroticism groups were observed although it was noted that Neuroticism was negatively correlated with magnitude of redilation during the post-stress condition.

Journal of Urban Health, 2010

At the same time as cities are growing, their share of older residents is increasing. To engage a... more At the same time as cities are growing, their share of older residents is increasing. To engage and assist cities to become more "age-friendly," the World Health Organization (WHO) prepared the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide and a companion "Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities". In collaboration with partners in 35 cities from developed and developing countries, WHO determined the features of age-friendly cities in eight domains of urban life: outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; and community support and health services. In 33 cities, partners conducted 158 focus groups with persons aged 60 years and older from lower-and middle-income areas of a locally defined geographic area (n=1,485). Additional focus groups were held in most sites with caregivers of older persons (n=250 caregivers) and with service providers from the public, voluntary, and commercial sectors (n=515). No systematic differences in focus group themes were noted between cities in developed and developing countries, although the positive, age-friendly features were more numerous in cities in developed countries. Physical accessibility, service proximity, security, affordability, and inclusiveness were important characteristics everywhere. Based on the recurring issues, a set of core features of an age-friendly city was identified. The Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide and companion "Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities" released by WHO serve as reference for other communities to assess their age readiness and plan change.