Senior-friendly methods for sustainable living and self-sufficiency.
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…
Power outages are modern cripplers—lights die, heat fades, and tech goes black, whether from storms or sabotage. Days stretch to weeks with no juice. We have all experienced power outages. It’s inevitable. We have storms. We have generators, flashlights, and candles. The worst outages have been during and after hurricanes, lasting only a few days….
Pandemics are silent, invisible reapers—microscopic invaders that turn bustling streets into ghost towns, grocery shelves into battlegrounds, and a simple handshake into a death sentence. One day, it’s a rumor from halfway across the globe; the next, it’s at your door. Cities lock down, supply chains snap, and the unprepared scramble as everyday life twists…
Wildfires are relentless predators—fast, ferocious, and fueled by wind and dry earth. They can ignite with a single spark and devour miles of land in hours, leaving ash and chaos in their wake. Unlike hurricanes or tornadoes, wildfires don’t always give you days to prepare—sometimes you’ve got minutes. Do You Know How To Plan for…
Survival prepping might seem like an activity for younger people, but a lifetime of experience can lead to a thoughtful and measured way of preparing for emergencies. In this article, I share the personal stories of seniors who have taken survival prepping seriously. Their accounts remind me that preparing for unexpected events isn’t about fear….
And Partnering with Local Farmers Working with local farmers and joining Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs can be a game-changer for seniors looking to maintain their independence and build resilience. Many seniors may be one of your local farmers. A senior might be the organizer for your local CSA. We know there is a lot…
Practical Knowledge of Seniors In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, many people have lost touch with the practical pioneer skills sustained by earlier generations. However, seniors’ skills remain valuable in their lives and experiences. As a senior myself, I grew up and currently live in the country, where I was/am able to practice many of these…
Self-sufficiency is critical in preparedness scenarios, especially regarding food sources. In long-term events, preppers may face situations where stored food supplies run out and stores cease functioning. This is when you bring out your advanced survival gardening techniques. When supermarket shelves are bare, and supply chains have collapsed, your gardening skills will become your lifeline….
The world teeters on the edge of uncertainty. Natural disasters, economic collapse, and global pandemics loom on the horizon. You’ve decided to take control of your future by building a survival food stockpile. I’m right there with you! It’s a smart move, but hold on. Before you max out your credit card on freeze-dried meals…
An Emergency Senior Cooking Guide We elderly people should have an emergency plan in place. This Senior Emergency Cooking Guide ensures they can continue having access to healthful meals despite their circumstances. As people age, their dietary needs change, and cooking becomes more challenging. It could get much harder during situations, especially if there aren’t…
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…
Introduction to Solar Power for Senior Survivalists For as long as I can recall, the idea of self-sufficiency has captivated me. As technology advances, solar power has emerged as a critical resource for senior survivalists like myself. In this piece, I will cover the fundamental principles of solar energy and explore why it is becoming…
