General discussion

Old age is often accompanied by a decline in physical and cognitive abilities, which can increase the risk of falls. Although it is a difficult task to establish as a fact aging cause loss of memory, many prevalent diseases cause loss of memory in old age.

Considering the situation at hand, whether it is preparedness actions or an immediate response to any emergency situation, the act of being ready for action is an essential part of the response. After the verification of readiness is complete,  setting priorities to address identified gaps in areas that endanger the lives of patients and health workers is a key factor in the success or failure of the emergency response we are pursuing