Most preppers think they’ve got medical covered with a first aid kit and some bandages. They imagine treating cuts, burns, and maybe a broken bone. But we senior survivalists know that real medical preparedness goes far beyond trauma care. As someone who has been on this planet for 76 years, I understand that medical preparedness…
How to Start Smart We seniors have learned in our lives that we need to approach a problem head-on. We can do it! Prepping is one of those things that seems simple in theory—stock up on food, secure water sources, and prepare for emergencies. However, when we start considering the sheer number of things we…
I’m right there with you. We seniors know that facing the wild with confidence is about more than just having cool gear. It’s about knowing exactly what to do when things go sideways. Many seasoned survivalists will dig into gear reviews or talk strategies, but you will realize that long-term survival is what you know…
Most of us preppers focus on keeping our bodies alive, especially us old folks. We also think about food, water, shelter, and defense. Then we imagine injury and illness. We worry about running out of medicine or freezing in the dark. We can be a mess, psychologically. Then again, we can be a rock. But…
This is the fourth section for Key Items Many Survival Preppers Forget. When we preppers think about survival, we think about what goes IN the body. Food. Water. Calories. Nutrients. We stockpile buckets of grains, cases of freeze-dried meals, vitamins, supplements, and snack bars. Naaa… not correct! What comes out of the body—where it goes, how…
Noise draws attention. Light gives away location. Anything that makes you visible or audible can attract people you’re trying to avoid. Most preppers understand this concept on paper. This is the third section associated with Key Items Many Survival Preppers Forget. They know that if society breaks down, crowds will become dangerous, and being loud or…
This is the first section for Key Items Many Survival Preppers Forget. When people think about prepping, they usually go big—stockpiles of food, weapons, water barrels, solar panels, maybe even underground bunkers. But the further they go into the world of survival planning, the more they tend to forget the smaller, quieter essentials—the things you…
When the power goes out, panic sets in faster than most people expect. The first few minutes feel surreal. You flip a switch and nothing happens. The fridge hum dies. The familiar glow from screens, lights, and appliances disappears. This is the second section associated with Key Items Many Survival Preppers Forget. At night, darkness…
Exploring alternative protein sources becomes more interesting as we look for sustainable and nutritious options. Insect protein has emerged as one way to fill this need. In this article, I share a senior’s perspective on cultivating insects for protein. This idea is unique to me, but I am open to trying it. I like crustaceans,…
Insect cultivation can be a surprisingly engaging and rewarding hobby, especially for seniors passionate about nature and learning new things. Caring for insects not only sparks curiosity but can also bring a sense of accomplishment, all while being a gentle and practical activity. This guide is here to help you start insect cultivation at a…
Adapting survival tools for aging hands can make a big difference when outdoors or handling everyday emergencies. Our hand strength, flexibility, and grip naturally change as we age. I know I don’t have the hand strength I used to have. Are you having issues using tools and gear as you age? This guide offers practical,…
Sinkholes are earth’s trapdoors—ground yawns open, swallowing homes or roads with no mercy. Water or mines carve them slow, then drop fast. A sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer. Sinkholes abound in Florida. We have so much limestone and dolomite here. There are more…
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