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Propose strategies for decreasing the vulnerability in a specific age set of your choice. This pertains to the elderly..
Vulnerability is explained as decrease in people's capabilities where they depend upon others for activities.
It is mostly seen in elderly as their advanced age itself does not create vulnerability but several health issues that are associated with their age is the cause of vulnerability.Due to lack of strength, functional limitations, tolerance of body is low for physical activities, and also decrease of sensory awareness.
They may have economical,physical and mental health issues which causes vulnerability in elderly.
Stratagies for decreasing vulnerability in elderly:
By ensuring safety, reducing mortality and morbidity, improve their body functions and to increase their quality of life.
In elderly they are most vulnerable towards economic problems and to reduce this income security policies should be provided. Private and public pensions should be arranged.
Healthcare should be provided adequately and they should be encouraged for dialy checkups according to person health.
Home care assistance programs should be maintained.
House keeping programs should be implemented.
Transport and meal delivery should be provided.