2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE APRIL 8
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April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Survival Tips

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…

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…

Understanding the Fundamentals of Self-Defense for Seniors
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Self-Defense for Seniors

I love researching and writing about things I want to learn. It makes me take the time to actually learn it! Here I’m going to talk about why self-defense for seniors is pivotal. It’s not just about staying safe; it’s also about empowerment. Older adults (like me!) may often feel vulnerable due to physical or…

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Survival Planning for Seniors in 2024

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…

A Senior's Guide to Staying Home During a 96-Hour SHTF Event
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A Senior’s Guide to Staying Home During a 96-Hour SHTF Event

Introduction This guide is intended for seniors living alone or with minimal assistance who may face a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” (SHTF) event in their community. These events, also known as emergencies or disasters, can disrupt daily life and require residents to shelter in place for an extended period. While the specific nature of an…

Emergency Preparedness for Traveling Seniors
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Emergency Preparedness for Traveling Seniors

Ensuring a Safe Journey: Emergency Preparedness Essentials for Seniors When I consider traveling, especially as I grow older, safety instantly tops my list of priorities. You likely share this concern, especially if you’re a senior or making travel plans for elderly loved ones. We need to be prepared for anything. I always overpack. I like…

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10 Garden Layouts to Create a Senior-Friendly Garden

I am a haphazard gardener. I need a senior-friendly garden, too! I started a garden about ten years ago. I had a horse then, so we had a lot of free fertilizer from my horse, so the garden thrived. My garden became just herbs after I had shoulder surgery in the following years. I have…

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Tips for Easy Canning and Fermenting for Seniors – Sustainable Harvest Preservation

I need these tips for easy canning and fermenting for seniors! I have the equipment for canning and fermenting, but as a senior, I need the preparation to be easy. I love to cook, but never had the counter space, or so I thought at the time, to do the canning. It looks like fermenting…

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How to Create a Fire Safety Plan to Support Seniors

As I navigate the essentials of fire safety, I must address the heightened risks that seniors face. Fire scares me almost as much as a nuclear war. I’ve always lived in the country where there’s a risk of fire and they can erupt and spread quickly. We need to address a fire safety plan to…

Edible Plant Identification for Senior Survivalists
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Edible Plant Identification for Senior Survivalists

I live on 5 acres that used to be mostly pasture for my horse, who died in 2021. I always mowed the pastures, trying to let the grass grow instead of the myriad weeds. I have kept mowing it, but now I will mow walking areas around the pastures to let the beneficial edible plants…