Protecting Seniors Against Environmental Disasters - 9781138282377

Taylor & Francis

Protecting Seniors Against Environmental DisastersFrom Hazards and Vulnerability to Prevention and Resilience\nAuthor(s): Michael R Greenberg\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138282377, 978-1138282377\nSynopsis\nThe baby boom generation were born between 1946 and 1964 and are the largest population cohort in US history. They should number about 90 million by mid-century, more than doubling their current size. The massive increase in seniors and relative decline of those of working age in the US is mirrored in almost all the worlds most populous countries. \n\nThis book connects the dots between the US baby boom generation and the marked increase in natural and human-caused disasters. It evaluates options available to seniors, their aids, for and not-for and for-profit organizations and government to reduce vulnerability to hazard events. These include coordinated planning, risk assessment, regulations and guidel.