Addressing the imbalance: empowering older people in disaster response and preparedness

P Deeny; Catherine  Vitale; Ruth Spelman; Seana Duggan

doi:10.1111/j.1748-3743.2009.00204.x

Addressing the imbalance: empowering older people in disaster response and preparedness

P Deeny
, Catherine Vitale
, Ruth Spelman
, Seana Duggan

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Abstract

This paper explores the role of the nurse in empowering older people at all stages in the disaster cycle. Evidence points to the need to increase the level of consultation and inclusivity of older people on this topic. Caution is called for in relation to classifying older people as a vulnerable group in disasters without first recognising that older people are probably the richest resource within any culture when it comes to emergency planning and\or coping with disasters. Practical advice on how nurses can best assist older people is presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	77-80
Number of pages	4
Journal	International Journal of Older People Nursing
Volume	5
Issue number	1
Early online date	3 Feb 2010
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-3743.2009.00204.x
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 31 Mar 2010

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