This study shows that, although older people were disproportionately affected by the disaster, they are also resourceful and resilient. It also shows the importance of emergency preparedness at the personal, community and institutional level.

Displacement and older people: The case of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011

This study shows that, although older people were disproportionately affected by the disaster, they are also resourceful and resilient. It also shows the importance of emergency preparedness at the personal, community and institutional level.

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