A vulnerable person is either a minor or someone who, for physical or mental reasons, is unable to look after themselves or their finances. They are equally at high risks and are prone to physical danger (back pain, fractures, heart attacks, head ache, etc) and mental health disorders (depression, panic, etc). With the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to lifestyle changes such as ‘stay home’ or restriction measures, are challenging times for vulnerable people.
Vulnerable groups are made up of the children, the elderly people, the pregnant women, the malnourished people, developmental disabled or delayed and other those living with other disabilities.
Examples of vulnerable persons may include persons with autism, dementia, acquired brain injury, a tendency to wander, inability to communicate, aggression or other unusual social responses.
Infected and affected COVID-19 persons have recently been added to the group of vulnerable people. As countries introduce measures to restrict movement as part of efforts to reduce the number of people infected with COVID-19, more and more people are making huge changes to their daily routines and this definitely affects vulnerable people the most.
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Sensitizing vulnerable people and communities should be our primary call to action. Let’s break the silence, show some love, solidarity and support while respecting the measures set aside to protect ourselves from Covid-19.
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