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Milestones In Elderly Disaster Preparedness

Understanding the Unique Needs of the Elderly in Disasters A milestone is an action or event marking a significant change, event, or stage in development. Milestones are usually a special occasion that marks a celebration.We elderly have many milestones in our lives, each more significant than the last, that leave an established mark on us….

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I’m Now a Cancer Statistic – Survival with a Chronic Illness

Well, I have become a statistic. I’ve gotten breast cancer at 75. How’s that for being a golden survivalist, and managing a chronic condition during a disaster? I’m in the beginning stages of my cancer fight. I’ve elected to do the ‘radical’ breast surgeries. Featured Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash I’ve been fighting…

How to Manage Chronic Conditions for Seniors During Disasters
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How to Manage Chronic Conditions for Seniors During Disasters

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…

How to Care for Senior Pets During an EMP or CME Disaster
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How to Care for Senior Pets During an EMP or CME Disaster

Understanding EMPs, CMEs, and the Impact on Senior Pets I have been reading some serial sci-fiction/apocalypse books on EMP/CME disasters. These books are really eye-opening on what life will be like after an event like this. Your senior pets will need special care after a disaster as big as an EMP or CME. Since we…

Step-by-step Guide to Building a Senior-friendly Emergency Kit
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Step-by-step Guide to Building a Senior-friendly Emergency Kit

Understanding the Needs of Seniors in Emergencies Yes, I am a senior, too. So, when I address the topic of emergency preparedness, I’m looking directly at our unique needs as seniors. We face distinctive challenges that demand our attention. For example, chronic health issues and reduced mobility are not just inconveniences; in an emergency, they…

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Recovery Resources for Seniors after a Disaster

We seniors face a distinct set of challenges during a disaster. Our increased vulnerability isn’t just a vague concern; it’s a critical factor shaping our recovery process. Due to mobility issues, chronic health conditions, and often limited social support, the aftermath for many of us seniors can be particularly daunting. As I write this article,…

Senior Friendly Survival Prepping for Single Seniors
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Senior Friendly Survival Prepping for Single Seniors

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…

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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?…

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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…

How To Defend Against Common Attacks for Senior Survivalists. Focused elderly woman performing elbow strike and wristlock, painful control move to immobilize male opponent during self defense training in gym.
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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…

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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…