How Sign Language Can Save Lives for Seniors in Emergencies
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How Sign Language Can Save Lives for Seniors in Emergencies

I’ve been thinking about how we can use sign language to save lives in emergencies. Not just for people with a speech disability but for survival in general. What if we are hiding from dangerous people who are trying to get our survival supplies or kidnapping one of us to use for a slavery situation?…

What Are the Challenges of Emergency Planning for the Elderly?
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What Are the Challenges of Emergency Planning for the Elderly?

Understanding these Challenges As an aging person, I see a significant shift toward an aging population as I analyze demographic trends. I love planning things, and planning for an emergency is just one thing I do as I age. We baby boomers are now in our aging years. This change presents various challenges in emergency…

April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Survival Tips
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April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Survival Tips

North America’s second total solar eclipse in seven years occurs on April 8th, 2024. Many people are chattering about what could occur when the eclipse arrives. According to Space.com, one such phenomenon that might be visible is a coronal mass ejection (CME). You don’t need to believe in a major SHTF catastrophe to understand the…

How To Defend Against Common Attacks for Senior Survivalists
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How To Defend Against Common Attacks for Senior Survivalists

Introduction to Senior Survivalist Security What can we seniors do to help ourselves defend against physical, personal property, and online attacks? Let me help you with this, although I also need help in self-defense as a senior. I got a book on defense tactics. And I have a huge dog to help protect me, my…

How To Store and Organize Survival Supplies
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How To Store and Organize Survival Supplies

Are You Having a Space Issue for Your Survival Supplies? Yes, I’m having a space issue! I am writing this article for those of us who need to indeed organize our survival supplies. We seniors have probably accrued a lot stuff. I purchase items and put them in a corresponding box, but I am losing…

Preparing Seniors for a Nuclear Disaster
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Preparing Seniors for a Nuclear Disaster

Here is another article to prepare seniors for a nuclear disaster. Previously, I wrote about Evacuation Plans for Seniors in a Nuclear Emergency, which directly corresponds with these important steps to take. Ukraine and surrounding countries are being threatened with a nuclear blast of some sort by Russia. We need to be vigilant in knowing…

Understanding the Fundamentals of Self-Defense for Seniors
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Self-Defense for Seniors

I love researching and writing about things I want to learn. It makes me take the time to actually learn it! Here I’m going to talk about why self-defense for seniors is pivotal. It’s not just about staying safe; it’s also about empowerment. Older adults (like me!) may often feel vulnerable due to physical or…

Survival Planning for Seniors in 2024
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Survival Planning for Seniors in 2024

If you’re a survival prepper or survivalist like I am, you’re always planning for unforeseen events. The entire premise is based on not only being ready for anything but being mindful of what’s going on in the world so that you can adequately predict what may happen. I admit I still have some organizing of…

A Senior’s Guide to Staying Home During a 96-Hour SHTF Event
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A Senior’s Guide to Staying Home During a 96-Hour SHTF Event

Introduction This guide is intended for seniors living alone or with minimal assistance who may face a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” (SHTF) event in their community. These events, also known as emergencies or disasters, can disrupt daily life and require residents to shelter in place for an extended period. While the specific nature of an…