Abstract
There are 65.6 million individuals have been forcibly displaced due to conflict or persecution. Of those, 4% were 60 years or older, and this percentage may actually be higher as age disaggregated data are not readily available. Older adults in forced exile encounter age-specific challenges and have particular physical and mental health needs, which need to be identified and addressed. Anxiety, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive deficits are prevalent in this population and may pose additional barriers to seeking and receiving humanitarian aid and post-resettlement services. However, many older refugees also have great strength and resilience and can help preserve their families’ and communities structure and cultural identity. Clinicians working with older refugees should examine their implicit biases, consult existing resources, and strive to provide culturally-sensitive services, in order to minimize stigma and maximize benefit for this vulnerable population.
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