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Helping Older Adults After Disasters: A Guide to Providing Support

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Outreach workers often work with older adults after disasters. This guide will help prepare staff for encounters with this population by describing common disaster reactions and providing tips and resources.

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PEP19-01-01-001
Publication Date
September 2019
Last Reviewed
August 2019

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