Resilience & Group Survival

This Resilience & Group Survival section gives seniors simple, calm guidance for dealing with resilience & group survival as part of their overall Preparedness plan.

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The Seasonal Survival Challenge: Month 10
ByTeri Rehkopf October 2, 2025December 5, 2025

Being from Florida and currently living in north-central Florida, I’m a weather watcher. We don’t have to worry about extremely cold weather and snow, but we do have to worry about hurricanes and some tornadoes. Our 6-month hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. The hurricane peak occurs between mid-August and late October,…

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What’s the Difference between Smart Prepping and Paranoia?
ByTeri Rehkopf July 26, 2025December 5, 2025

I’m not prone to paranoia. If I were, I don’t think I could have been thrown from one of my horses 20 times in the two+ years I owned him and been able to keep getting on again, even after I had broken ribs. I think I approach prepping in the same mindset like how…

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Survival Skills | Cybersecurity & OPSEC | Disasters & Emergency Events | Food & Water Security | Preparedness | Resilience & Group Survival | Survival Prepping with Seniors

Why Being Self-Sufficient Is a Myth (and What to Do Instead)
ByTeri Rehkopf July 25, 2025October 2, 2025

The idea of complete self-sufficiency is a fantasy that many preppers and survivalists pursue, but no one in history has ever truly achieved 100% self-sufficiency. The image of living entirely off the land, growing all your own food, generating your own power, and never needing anything from the outside world sounds appealing, but in reality,…

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10 Essential Skills For Senior Survivalists To Master
ByTeri Rehkopf July 6, 2025October 2, 2025

I’m right there with you. We seniors know that facing the wild with confidence is about more than just having cool gear. It’s about knowing exactly what to do when things go sideways. Many seasoned survivalists will dig into gear reviews or talk strategies, but you will realize that long-term survival is what you know…

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Preparedness | Disasters & Emergency Events | Homesteading | Resilience & Group Survival | Survival Skills

How to Plan for a Sinkhole: Your Grip on Falling Ground
ByTeri Rehkopf March 28, 2025March 30, 2025

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…

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Preparedness | Disasters & Emergency Events | Medical & First Aid | Power & Communication | Resilience & Group Survival | Survival Skills

How to Plan for a Heatwave: Your Shield Against the Blaze
ByTeri Rehkopf March 22, 2025March 25, 2025

Heatwaves are slow broilers—temps soar past 90°F for days, frying you without relief. Power strains, bodies wilt, and dehydration ambushes fast. Every Summer, we have what feels like a heatwave in Florida. August can get to the high 90s and more. We have enough ocean winds to keep it from getting hotter, so it’s not…

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Mind Over Matter: Forging a Fortress of Mental Fortitude
ByTeri Rehkopf February 27, 2025March 25, 2025

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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Preparedness | Cybersecurity & OPSEC | Food & Water Security | Resilience & Group Survival | Security & Defense | Survival Prepping with Seniors

The Survival Prepper’s Reality Check: Are You Truly Prepared?
ByTeri Rehkopf February 26, 2025June 24, 2025

When a crisis hits, survival often depends on preparation. Many believe they are ready, but real-world emergencies expose weaknesses in even the best-laid plans. A reality check is essential. By critically evaluating your preparedness, you can identify gaps, fix shortcomings, and strengthen your ability to navigate uncertainty. Preparedness is not about fear—it’s about resilience and…

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How AI Can Help Senior Survival Preppers
ByTeri Rehkopf December 4, 2024March 7, 2025

Introduction Survival prepping has long been about passing down practical skills and knowledge from one generation to the next. However, with evolving technology, seniors today can benefit from tools that simplify planning and increase readiness. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one such resource—a smart, efficient way to enhance your survival preparation. When AI was first available…

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Cybersecurity & OPSEC | Food & Water Security | Preparedness | Resilience & Group Survival | Shelter & Safe Zones | Survival Skills

Information Stockpiling for Survival
ByTeri Rehkopf October 26, 2024March 25, 2025

Access to information is one of the most essential things you’ll need for any kind of survival. Unless you have many decades of experience, chances are you either lack specific knowledge about survival in various circumstances or forget certain things you knew at some point. Even if you have a wealth of knowledge, it’s important…

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Food & Water Security | Medical & First Aid | Resilience & Group Survival | Survival Skills

What Are Senior Prepping Difficulties?
ByTeri Rehkopf August 22, 2024March 25, 2025

Introduction to Senior Prepping Challenges Regarding emergency preparedness and senior prepping difficulties, I believe that our older population needs extra consideration. Seniors have special needs when preparing for unanticipated occurrences and disasters. These issues need to be handled correctly and acknowledged. This guarantees our esteemed senior citizens will remain safe and dignified during emergencies. This…

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Food & Water Security | Homesteading | Preparedness | Resilience & Group Survival | Shelter & Safe Zones | Survival Skills

Cooking Tips and Recipes for Seniors in Emergencies
ByTeri Rehkopf August 7, 2024March 25, 2025

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…

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