Research on Elderly in Disasters, general articles

AHRQ Research reports  http://www.ahrq.gov/browse/bioterra.htm 

Disaster preparedness and the chronic disease needs of vulnerable older adults (review article)  PCD Disaster prepare and elderly.pdf

Frail elderly as disaster victims: emergency management strategies (lit review)  Frail Elderly as Disaster Victims.pdf

National Academies Committee on Population Expert Meeting, Advancing behavioral and social research on the elderly in disasters (09/09)  Advancing Behavioral and Social Research.pdf  

Neurologic complications of disasters (see reference list) http://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2011/04210/An_Earthquake,_A_Tsunami,_A_Nuclear_Disaster_.1.aspx

Public Policy Forum. Protecting the elderly in times of disaster: the critical need for comprehensive disaster planning and exercise design  Protecting the Elderly in Times of Disaster.pdf

Tsunami commentary http://download.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140673611606715.pdf 

Research on Disaster Planning for the Elderly

AHRQ NH Focus group findings Nursing Homes in Puiblic Health Emergencies.pdf

LTCF preparedness for H1N1  NH preparedness for panflu.pdf  NH preparedness for panflu.comment.pdf  LTCF abstract for AGS.doc   

Research on Disaster Response for the Elderly

Using preventive gerontechnological systems to monitor residents’ behavior for health services during emergencies.  R.E. Roush, G. Gutman. ISG   ISG 2010 abstract ROUSH.doc  (Click on title for Power Point) 

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