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A 3 page research paper that discusses aiding frail elders during natural disasters. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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when public resources are stressed, frail elderly people are extremely vulnerable. Disability in older people is defined as "needing assistance with any activity of daily living (ADL)" (Rothman and Brown
16). As it is possible for a natural disaster to strike anywhere. Also there are times, such as during ice storms, when normal support systems break down. During such times,
it is imperative that a contingency plans should be in place, which are designed to attend to the needs of frail elderly people. Disruptions in supportive care for this
group act like "pebbles dropped in still water," as there are ripple effects causing new problems (Rothman and Brown, 2007, p. 16). A elder who is alone for too long
can "quickly become dehydrated, weak and dizzy," which can lead to delirium, falls and pressure ulcers, if the elder cannot move after a fall (Rothman and Brown, 2007, p. 16).
The Vulnerable Populations Model, designed by Flaskerud and Winslow in 1998 provides public and community health nurses with an organized structure that can aid in formulating contingency plans for
addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, such as frail elderly, during crisis situations (Saunders, 2007). The needs of the elderly are multiple and such contingency plans will have to address
complex situations. One of the main problems will be elderly people and providing transport to shelter. However, once at an American Red Cross shelter, the assistance offered is minimal.
There are only cots or mattresses, which may be difficult for elders with limited mobility to use (Saunders 30). The Red Cross also has no procedures for distributing "clothing, furniture
or other items people might need" (Saunders, 2007, p. 30). After Katrina, the Red Cross offered a cash assistance directly to people, according to need. People stood in line
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