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Tips for Hispanic/Latino Family Caregivers of Older Adults: Planning for Public Health Emergencies and Common Disasters

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Resource Setting
Community
Home
Relevant Public Health Emergency
COVID
Natural Disaster
Resource Type
Education/Campaign
Resource Format
Website
Resource
Languages
English
Location
National
Level of Evidence
N/A

Description

This July 2022 informational article from national non-profit MHP Salud provides resources for Hispanic/Latino caregivers to help them support older adults during public health emergencies, such as COVID-19 and natural disasters. It provides links to resources such as an emergency preparedness guide and an emergency supply kit care plan from trusted sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Administration for Community Living, and Ready.gov. The article also describes key preparedness steps, and discusses how community health workers (CHWs) help caregivers prepare and address needs of older adults during an emergency. The article is available in English and Spanish.