Sunday, February 12, 2012

Disaster Preparation: What if You Must Evacuate Your Elder?

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 ...
4/10/09 3:26am

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  Wink

4/10/09 8:16am

Leah, 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 Wink

 

I keep linking back to your posts from my blog. You are amazing, as always.

 

Blessings,

Carol

4/10/09 10:57am

Many thanks for the compliments!  And thank you for continuing to support me as you do.

Leah

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