Essential abilities for elderly individuals to thrive in challenging circumstances.
Introduction to Chronic Condition Management for Seniors As I grow older and as a senior with chronic conditions, I recognize the complexities of managing chronic conditions. It’s something I see my peers grappling with daily. The stakes are higher in the face of emergencies. An unexpected natural disaster or a sudden health crisis can disrupt…
Introduction to Prepping for Single Seniors I’ve got some info here on senior friendly survival prepping for single seniors. Tackling the world of survival prepping might seem daunting. Here is why single seniors like yourself must be prepared for emergencies. You may not have immediate family to lean on, but with the proper knowledge and…
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…
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…
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…
