Imagine this: Your mother has Alzheimer's. She gets upset and worried when she must leave the house, as she doesn't recognize her surroundings and fear sets in. She's in a state of paranoia most of the time. The person on television is talking to her. The paper carrier is trying to break in. The UPS ...
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Re: Evacuation
Leah
Friday, April 10, 2009 at 03:26 AMre: Re: Evacuation
Carol Bradley Bursack
Friday, April 10, 2009 at 08:16 AMLeah, thank you for the suggestion! Posting a list in an obvious place is a great idea. Anyone can get flustered and having a list would help me a great deal, I know. I need to practice what I preach
I keep linking back to your posts from my blog. You are amazing, as always.
Blessings,
Carol
re: re: Re: Evacuation
Leah
Friday, April 10, 2009 at 10:57 AMMany thanks for the compliments! And thank you for continuing to support me as you do.
Leah
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Hi, Carol. This is such a timely article! I am so sorry for what all those folks have been going through. Your suggestions were very good. I would like to add one more. (You know me and my need for lists; my short term memory is almost non-existent.) I suggest that one makes a list of what they want to take in case of evacuation and put the list on the inside of the bedroom closet door. One may also want to keep a small suitcase near the list. On the list should be the item being taken which is familiar, such as a favorite blanket. One must plan exactly what will be needed and not rely on last minute thoughts. I hope the spring thaw and rains are kinder to you...
Leah