Keeping Seniors and People with Disabilities Safe and Healthy During Emergencies

Planning for emergencies can feel stressful, but for those taking care of a senior or someone with a disability or serious health condition, having a detailed emergency plan in place is essential. Caring for aging parents or someone with functional limitations and keeping that person safe and healthy in an emergency situation requires a little extra thought and planning. There is no one-size-fits-all plan, since you are the expert in knowing what your specific needs are. Fortunately, there are many available resources to help you figure out what important variables you need to plan around.

One important step is assessing your loved one's needs and limitations. This information will guide you in setting up your emergency plan. If a loved one lives alone, who will be in contact with them in an emergency situation, and how will they be contacted? Who are the helpers available in an emergency? Putting together a contact list with names and numbers of neighbors, extended family members, and caregivers to be posted in a prominent spot at home will be helpful.

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by Pam Ness