Ensuring a Safe Journey: Emergency Preparedness Essentials for Seniors When I consider traveling, especially as I grow older, safety instantly tops my list of priorities. You likely share this concern, especially if you’re a senior or making travel plans for elderly loved ones. We need to be prepared for anything. I always overpack. I like…
I am a haphazard gardener. I need a senior-friendly garden, too! I started a garden about ten years ago. I had a horse then, so we had a lot of free fertilizer from my horse, so the garden thrived. My garden became just herbs after I had shoulder surgery in the following years. I have…
I need these tips for easy canning and fermenting for seniors! I have the equipment for canning and fermenting, but as a senior, I need the preparation to be easy. I love to cook, but never had the counter space, or so I thought at the time, to do the canning. It looks like fermenting…
As I navigate the essentials of fire safety, I must address the heightened risks that seniors face. Fire scares me almost as much as a nuclear war. I’ve always lived in the country where there’s a risk of fire and they can erupt and spread quickly. We need to address a fire safety plan to…
I live on 5 acres that used to be mostly pasture for my horse, who died in 2021. I always mowed the pastures, trying to let the grass grow instead of the myriad weeds. I have kept mowing it, but now I will mow walking areas around the pastures to let the beneficial edible plants…
Emergency situations are a harsh reality and affect populations across the board, but senior citizens often encounter unique challenges. Recognizing these difficulties is the first step in ensuring our elderly population is prepared and protected during emergencies and can face the challenges of senior emergency prepping. Physical limitations are a significant barrier. Many seniors experience…
We need to address emergency planning for an aging population. Just look around. You can see that the number of senior citizens is on the rise. What if we aging seniors and baby boomers have an emergency that is a disaster of sorts? We have challenges now that we didn’t have when we were younger….
Reflecting on the many skills I’ve garnered in my lifetime, knot tying is a critical element in your survival toolkit. This post gives you survival knots every senior survivalist should know. I learned knot tying for sailing on our 38-foot J-30 racing boat. I remember practicing knot-tying when flying to places for business functions. I…
The example contents of a bug-out bag for a senior citizen: Category Contents Water & Food – Water bottles or pouches– Non-perishable food (canned, energy bars) Clothing – Weather-appropriate clothing (layers)– Extra socks and underwear– Sturdy shoes or boots Shelter & Bedding – Compact tent or emergency shelter– Sleeping bag or blankets– Mylar emergency blankets…
Imagine waking up to a world where the clock on your bedside table is dark, your phone won’t turn on, and the neighborhood is eerily quiet. This could be the aftermath of an EMP or CME event. If you’re unfamiliar with these acronyms, you’re not alone. EMP stands for Electromagnetic Pulse, a burst of electromagnetic…
Now we are in my biggest fear, nuclear war. But fear of an EMP attack is pretty close, too. I was born just after the Korean War and lived my formative years during the Cold War. My college years were during the Vietnam War. See where I’m going with this? War is not ubiquitous. There…
Online Resources for Senior Survivalists If you’re a senior survivalist like me, looking to expand your knowledge, there’s great news – the digital world is brimming with online learning resources tailored for senior survivalists. Now, this isn’t just about picking up a few tips and tricks; it’s also about diving into a comprehensive learning experience…
