-- Older people make up a significant and growing number of those affected by humanitarian crises, yet they are often not sought out or prioritised within the humanitarian response. -- Humanitarian agencies, donors, and international bodies neglect older people's health and nutrition. -- The gaps in knowledge and research about the needs of older people in emergencies are considerable. -- Older people are not monitored in emergencies and they are not prioritised despite evidence of disproportionate mortality and morbidity in this group. -- We call for policy changes by humanitarian agencies and donors to ensure that the needs of this vulnerable group are met.
