Mind Over Matter: Forging a Fortress of Mental Fortitude
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Mind Over Matter: Forging a Fortress of Mental Fortitude

ByTeri Rehkopf

Survival isn’t just about the tools you have or the supplies you stockpile. It’s about the strength of your mind and your ability to adapt to adversity. In any emergency or SHTF scenario, mental fortitude often decides between success and failure. While having food, water, and shelter is essential, your mindset determines how effectively you…

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Best Survival Prepping Gear for Seniors

ByTeri Rehkopf

Understanding Survival Prepping and Its Significance for Seniors I’m a senior who is always learning survival prepping. I recognize that preparing for emergencies is crucial, especially for seniors. We need to be able to depend on our best survival-prepping gear. As we age, we face unique challenges that can transform a difficult situation into a…

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How To Prepare Your Home to Protect Seniors in an EMP or CME Disaster

ByTeri Rehkopf

Introduction: The Imperative of EMP/CME Preparedness for Seniors Imagine a sudden, powerful electrical surge that might wipe out all electronics, covering the entire planet. It is not science fiction; rather, coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) are the causes of this situation in the real world. Even though the likelihood of such an…

Essential Emergency Preparedness Supplies for Elderly Individuals
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Essential Emergency Preparedness Supplies for Elderly Individuals

ByTeri Rehkopf

I have been compiling a list of what I believe are the most essential emergency preparedness supplies for us elderly individuals. Remember, a disaster can happen at any moment, so you need to be ready with your bug-out bag and any extra supplies you will need. Be sure you always have water on hand. You…

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Milestones In Elderly Disaster Preparedness

ByTeri Rehkopf

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….

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

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

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Recovery Resources for Seniors after a Disaster

ByTeri Rehkopf

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,…

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

ByTeri Rehkopf

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?

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

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Preparing Seniors for a Nuclear Disaster

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

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Survival Planning for Seniors in 2024

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…