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Age-Friendly Innovation Center
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WARM: Weather and Aging Resilience Model

At the forefront of sustainability and weather resilience research, we're dedicated to pioneering solutions that mitigate environmental risks and promote long-term sustainability. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative approaches, our research aims to foster resilience in communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

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Reports & Media

  1. Pretend I Know Nothing About Podcast: https://pretend-i-know-nothing-about.captivate.fm/episode/weather-and-resiliency-model 
  2. Dabelko, G.D.,Dabelko-Schoeny, H. (2021). Age-Friendly and Climate Smart. Cimpatico. Host Doug Parsons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLbbewFdI6Y
  3. Beat the Heat
  4. Tornado Preparedness 

Articles

  1. Older Adults in Ohio are Among the Most Vulnerable to Extreme Weather
  2. Climate Change Threats Health Aging
  3. Rao, S., Doherty, F.C., Traver, A. et al. Extreme Weather Disruptions and Emergency Preparedness Among Older Adults in Ohio: An Eight-County Assessment. Int J Disaster Risk Sci 15, 213–225 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-024-00548-8
  4. Rao, S., Doherty, F. C., Zhang, Y., Traver, A., Rademacher, E., Sheldon, M., & Dabelko-Schoeny, H. (2025). Extreme Weather Information for Diverse Older Adults: Communication Preferences and Trusted Information Sources. Environmental Communication, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/17524032.2025.2536644 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17524032.2025.2536644 
  5. Doherty FC, Rao S, Traver A, Dabelko-Schoeny H (2025) Extreme heat preparedness and coping among older adults: A rapid review. PLOS Climate 4(8): e0000689. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pclm.0000689
  6. Adepoju OE, Haverhals LM, Dabelko-Schoeny H, Wyte-Lake T, Killian E, Sato A, Gibson A and Peterson L (2025) Cross-sector partnerships to enhance disaster preparedness for older and vulnerable populations. Front. Disaster Emerg. Med. 3:1692616. doi: 10.3389/femer.2025.1692616
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