Assignment:
Topic:
Vulnerability Across the Lifespan: Addressing the Needs of the Elderly
Assignments:
Imagine that you were hired to train a group of professionals who were newly hired to work in the field of geriatrics.
Prepare a PPT on the unique vulnerabilities of seniors, including recommendations for addressing their needs.
Required Readings:
We Can Do Better: Lessons Learned for Protecting Older Persons in Disasters
- Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors
- Big Gaps Found in Nursing Homes' Disaster Plans