PPT-Nutrition of Older People in Emergencies

Mary Manandhar Carmel Dolan Paul ReesThomas Pascale Fritsch Background Ageing world today more people aged 60 and above than children under 4 Lack of awareness and knowledge within the humanitarian sector. Scottish Government outcome ‘We live longer, healthier lives’-indicators include. :. improving the quality of healthcare experience. Increase the average score on the WEMWBS. Reduce percentage of the adult population who smoke. during Commercial Travel. Dr.Manoj. . Parmar. . Physicians who travel may be asked to render care to a . passenger who . is having a medical emergency during a commercial flight. .. A . considerable proportion . Learning objectives . Gain organised knowledge in the subject area falls in older people. Be able to perform a basic falls assessment. Know and apply the relevant evidence and/or guidelines . Be . aware of common cognitive biases in the diagnosis and management of . Cindy Burnette MSN, RN, CA-CP SANE. Trauma Outreach . Coordinator . for . Education and Injury Prevention. Medical Center Hospital. What are heat emergencies?. Heat related emergencies are a health crisis caused by exposure to hot weather and sun. Between 1950 and 2000, the older adult population grew almost 200%.. It is expected to reach 14.6 million people by 2050, which will represent 25% of California’s population.. Healthy Aging. Nutrition . Helen Petrie. Human Computer Interaction Research Group. University of York. The context. The last 70 years have seen enormous technological advances. Largely due to WWII, Cold War and the space race. Danielle’s Law Training. Responsibilities & Quality of Care. You have an important role in caring for individuals with . intellectual and developmental . disabilities. Recognizing medical issues and obtaining appropriate care is vital. Older People’s Experience of Urban life and the role of the neighbourhood Chris Phillipson (MICRA/The University of Manchester) TOPICS COVERED WHY NEIGHBOURHOODS ARE IMPORTANT THE MEANING OF NEIGHBOURHOODS Heat Related Illness. Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke are conditions caused by over exposure to heat, loss of fluids and electrolytes. . How they come up with what temperature it really feels like…. Ingrid Berling. 29/09/2010. Aims. Epidemiology/pathophysiology. Definitions/common types. Clinical evaluation. Goals of treatment. Pharmacotherapy. Specific treatment. Epidemiology. Prevalence . of hypertension in Australia is 11%. Training Slides. Adapted (with permission) from the ‘Essentials in Care’ module of the E-Learning for Healthcare Programme. . Covering:. What is malnutrition. Common signs and symptoms of malnutrition . Fat-Soluble Vitamins & Micronutrients: Vitamins A and E and Carotenoids Vitamins A (retinol) and E (tocopherol) and the carotenoids are fat-soluble micronutrients that are found in many foods, includ Nutrition Needs for Older Adults: Fiber Adequate Intake (AI) for FiberLife StageGroupMenWomen31-50 years38 grams25 grams Food source Some older adults are not able to get adequate �ber thro Emergency Response. We can handle a variety of emergencies at our facility:. Trauma & Medical calls. Incipient Stage Fires. Hose Reels. Fire Extinguishers. Confined Space Rescue. Variety of spaces throughout the facility.