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Top 5 Insects To Cultivate For Protein: A Senior’s Perspective

ByTeri Rehkopf

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,…

Getting Started With Insect Cultivation: A Simple Guide For Seniors By markus winkler of Unsplash
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Getting Started With Insect Cultivation: A Simple Guide For Seniors

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

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How to Plan for a Sinkhole: Your Grip on Falling Ground

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

How to Plan for a Power Outage: Your Edge in the Dark Power_outage_at_night_in_Tuntorp
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How to Plan for a Power Outage: Your Edge in the Dark

ByTeri Rehkopf

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….

How to Plan for a Pandemic: Your Armor Against the Plague New coronavirus 2019-ncov. 3D illustration
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How to Plan for a Pandemic: Your Armor Against the Plague

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

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How to Plan for a Wildfire: Your Blueprint for Survival

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

Personal Accounts Of Senior Survival Prepping
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Personal Accounts Of Senior Survival Prepping

ByTeri Rehkopf

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….

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURAL GROUPS 15 Ways Seniors Can Benefit from Joining Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) Groups Community-supported agriculture. (2024, July 2). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture A single week's fruits and vegetables from community-supported agriculture share: peppers, okra, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, garlic, eggplant, squash.
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15 Ways Seniors Can Benefit from Joining Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) Groups

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

The Survival Prepper's Reality Check: Are You Truly Prepared?
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17 Pioneer Skills We Should Learn

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

Advanced Survival Gardening Techniques - eBook
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Advanced Survival Gardening Techniques – eBook

ByTeri Rehkopf

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….

MESSY SURVIVAL STOCKPILE 17 Things to Do Before Building a Survival Food Stockpile
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17 Things to Do Before Building a Survival Food Stockpile – eBook

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…

Cooking Tips And Recipes For Seniors In Emergencies | An Emergency Senior Cooking Guide
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Cooking Tips and Recipes for Seniors in Emergencies

ByTeri Rehkopf

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…