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Health NewsHealth Highlights: Nov. 13, 2007 Health Highlights: Nov. 12, 2007 Search Results 1–7 of 7 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics Are You Ready? Recovering from DisasterRecovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process faster... Details >Federal Emergency Management AgencyDisaster preparedness from the Alzheimer’s Association A disaster situation, such as a hurricane or forest fire, can significantly add to the stress and confusion of someone with Alzheimer's. This can lead to unsafe and distressing behaviors, such as wand... Details >Alzheimer's AssociationEmergency Preparedness Tips for Older Adults Help may not be immediately available in the wake of a disaster. And pharmacies, medical supply stores, physicians' offices, and hospitals may be closed or inaccessible. This publication offers emerge... Details >AGS Foundation for Health in AgingFamily Preparedness Checklist Protect your family from emergencies by developing a home emergency response plan. This page provides an online checklist to help you in developing an emergency plan for your family to follow in any d... Details >National Safety CouncilNational Emergency Preparedness Tips The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to remind consumers that when preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to thin... Details >American Society of Health-System PharmacistsPrepare.org Also available in: Spanish Prepare.org is designed to help you and your family prepare for natural and human-caused disasters. The Web site provides disaster preparedness materials in English and multiple foreign languages from... Details >American Red Cross, National HeadquartersWhat You Need to Know About Natural Gas DetectorsAlso available in: SpanishThis fact sheet provides information on things to consider when selecting a natural gas detector, what to do if your gas detector alerts you to a natural gas leak, medical complications, symptoms, tre... Details >National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
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