Emergency Plan for Older Adults
Emergency Plan for the Older Adult (OA)
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least two (2) sources throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Locate the American Red Cross in your area: http://www.redcross.org/ or in person
Identify what is necessary for emergency supplies to have on hand for a healthy older adult (OA).
Visit with an older family member or friend to identify specific needs for this older adult (reasonable for this person).
Assist the OA in creating their Personal Emergency Plan
Why is this important for OA singles or couples who live independently without services?
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment. For more information on Emergency Plan for Older Adults check out : https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-keep-elders-safe-during-natural-disasters_b_59b1e6c0e4b0c50640cd6619
