ブックタイトル人道ジャーナル第3号

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人道ジャーナル第3号

The Journal of Humanitarian Studies Vol. 3, 2014? Ensure that those who do not move to evacuation centres can access services, and provide outreachservices where necessary.? Make older people aware of their entitlements and services available to them, providing information thatis accessible to people with limited mobility, visual and aural capacity.Non-food items? Where necessary ensure the distribution of age-appropriate non-food items such as:??Water collection and storage containers. HelpAge recommends providing 5 litre jerry cans tominimise carrying difficulties.??Washable/disposable adult diapers for people with incontinence.??Bedpans/urinals for people with restricted mobility.??Basic clothing for women and men, including underwear, in age appropriate sizes.??Walking sticks for people with mobility difficulty??Blankets in cold weather conditions and sleeping mattresses.??Reading glassesFood itemsOlder people need adequate nutrition to maintain good health and improve their ability to survive and recoverfrom disasters:? Ensure timely distribution of food that meets their specific nutritional and energy needs, such as lowsodium, easy to chew and high nutrient density foods.Health careAccess to appropriate health care is crucial for older persons, particularly those with chronic medical conditions:? Make basic health support and medication available in evacuation centres, and provide separate queuesor clinic times to ensure older people can get to them.? Provide transport to hospitals for older people who do not drive or have someone who can take them.? Disseminate information in accessible formats, about health service availability and the time of transportto hospitals.? Ensure adequate care services are available for those with specialized care needs. Develop and mobilize人道研究ジャーナルVol. 3, 2014 99