Disaster Preparedness

Mentally ill need more consideration in disaster preparedness efforts, researchers say

May 26, 2011

When planning disaster-response programs, organizers often overlook the needs of individuals with mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, addiction and bipolar disorder, bioethicists say.
 

Senate aging committee hearing focuses on hurricane, disaster preparedness in nursing homes

June 25, 2009

The Senate Special Committee on Aging met Wednesday to address the importance of emergency and disaster planning and the need for improved coordination between policy makers and long-term care providers.