Abstract :
Background: As the global population ages, understanding cognitive health in older adults is increasingly crucial. Aging often leads to declines in memory and attention, influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and health. These impairments can hinder daily activities and increase emergency vulnerability. This study examines cognitive impairments in Delhi's elderly and highlights the necessity of incorporating cognitive health assessments into disaster preparedness plans to ensure the safety and well-being of older adults.
Materials and Methods: The secondary source data, originally collected by LASI and available in SPSS format, was analysed using IBM SPSS Software. The analysis included descriptive statistics to summarize the data and inferential statistics to identify patterns and relationships. The findings are presented through various charts and diagrams.
Findings: Key findings include that in the 45-59 years age group, mild impairment is most common (57.22%), followed by moderate impairment (33.10%), with very few individuals severely impaired. However, in the ?60 years group, moderate impairment (42.63%) is most prevalent, and there is a significant increase in severe impairment (14.14%).
Conclusion: The data indicates that cognitive impairment worsens with age, progressing from mild to more severe levels. The study underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach, combining public health, gerontology, and disaster management, to support the ageing population in Delhi and enhance their quality of life and safety in times of crisis.
Keyword :
Ageing population, Cognitive health, Cognitive impairment, Cmergencies preparedness.