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EP037: Shit Happens: How to Prepare for Emergencies & Disasters with Older Adults (Nat'l Preparedness Month)


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Continuing on with Fall Prevention Month, September is also National Preparedness Month. For many older adults, fall prevention is only one slice of the pie. Preparing for a fall and having a plan in place on how to handle one are two additional slices to that pie. Some crisis situations may be unavoidable, but having a plan in place can be a saving grace during that tumultuous time. In this episode, I’m taking a dive into different tools and areas to consider when preparing for emergencies and disasters with older adults.  

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Aging TogetherBy Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, CDP, CFPS, CGCP