Psychological Issues for Older Adults in Disasters
Total CE Credit Hours: 1
Course Info URL: http://www.ce-credit.com/courses/100113
About the Course:
This guide to caring for the elderly who survive disasters defines “elderly” and describes what makes older adults vulnerable to disasters. Included is information on the nature of disasters and human responses to them, as well as a list of resources and glossary of terms.
Author
William Oriol
About the Author:
Publication DHHS # ESDRB SMA 99-3323
Course Objectives:
to illuminate psychological/emotional difficulties that may arise among older adults during and after disasters
to define “elderly” and expand knowledge of developmental aspects of aging
to assist professionals, volunteers, families, and others dealing with older adults in providing appropriate disaster relief services
to identify resources for assistance and further information on disaster relief for the elderly
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