Disaster preparedness

How to Make Sure Seniors are Prepared for Hurricane Season

When a hurricane makes landfall, residents aged 65-and-over are most vulnerable because of health problems, diminished awareness and transportation challenges. In the storm’s aftermath a lack of food, water, shelter and medicine can quickly place the elderly at risk. If your aging in place parents currently live near the coast here’s how to help them prepare for the next storm.

By First In Care|2024-10-24T14:44:53-04:00September 8th, 2020|Categories: Senior Living|Tags: Disaster preparedness, hurricane preparedness, hurricane season, natural disasters, Senior Safety|

Emergency Preparation Plan for Seniors

Many seniors who are still living at home have special daily living requirements and medical needs that must be addressed within their emergency preparation plans. If you have an elderly loved one who’s still aging in place close by, or especially in another state, it’s important to discuss disaster preparedness with them before the next event presents itself. To assist your efforts, here are some tips on devising an emergency preparation plan for seniors to consider.

By First In Care|2024-11-04T13:30:51-05:00July 2nd, 2018|Categories: Senior Living|Tags: Disaster Kit, Disaster preparedness, emergency preparation, hurricane preparedness, natural disasters|