Posted: September 16th, 2017

VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

Overview
Older adults are often categorized as a vulnerable population. Do you agree or disagree with this observation? Search the library’s online database or the internet to locate at least two credible resources (e.g. research or journal articles written within the last five years supporting the claim that older adults are vulnerable. In your search, try to determine what puts older adults at risk and what can be done to eliminate some of the risk.
Time: The time estimated to complete this activity is 30 minutes.
Instructions
• Address topics described in the above overview.
• Briefly summarize and identify key concepts or risks stated in the articles and explain why these risks are important and what can be done to eliminate or minimize them.
• Include a minimum of 2 (no more than 3) professional references; Your references must come from peer reviewed journals (search on the internet for the definition and examples of peer reviewed journals). The third reference can be your textbook.
• Use APA format