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Emergency Prepardness for the Elderly

Living along the Gulf of Mexico, on the westbatteries.Plans for pets must be made --most
coast  of  Florida,shelters  do  not  accept
we become concerned with Hurricane seasonpets. Those that do require that the pet be
starting  aboutin  a  pet  carrier.
this time every year.In lieu of the past twoPet food, collar, leash, and shot record
seasons  withmust accompany the pet.As you can see, this
is  not  something  most  frail  elderly  can
devastating storms we are especially
concerned.People frequently think about onemanage by themselves. It is imperative that
type  of  disaster  likesomeone  be
hurricanes--however there are numerous otherassigned to assist in establishing the plan,
possiblitiesgathering  all  the
that might requirenecessities, having them ready at all times,
evacuation--tornadoes,fire,  floods,  gaspacking  and
leaks, earthquakes, extreme heat, powertransporting the elder to the shelter.If
outages,chemicalyour parent tells you that they have a plan
ask  them  where
or biological agents, and wind.As a Nurse
working in the field of eldercare, in athey  will  be  going  (so  you  can check.)
Private
Many frail elderly think they have things
Duty Home Health Agency, we are required byunder  control  but
law  to
when you look further you will see that most
ensure that our clients have a workableof  their  plan  is
evacuation  plan.
based  on  old  information--such  as
Each plan must be updated annually or
anytime  clients'1)" I am going with Mable( neighbor ) to her
circumstances change.This is a challengingdaughters" -- only to discover that the
responsibility  especially  with  some  ofdaughter
the Frail Elderly. There are two groups ofdoes  not  live  here  any  more.
the  Frail
2) "My condo has their own plan for
Elderly that really present a problem. Oneeverybody"--only
is  those  that
to find out that they have told your mother
require some help at home to ensure thatthat  she
they  are  placed
requires more care than the condo will
in a shelter that is able to meet theirassume,
needs.The  second  group
however  she  has  forgotten.
are those that are still alert enough to
express  their  needs3) "the condo manager is going to take me to
the  shelter"--
and wants, however, they are at a stage
where  theyonly to find out that the manager is away
for  a  month  or
frequently make irrational decisions for
themselves.This is the the most challengingthe manager is not going to do the
group  to  get  to  see  thepacking.For the elderly that will be staying
home  during  bad  weather
need for any planning.They think they are
still  able  to do their own medications eventhe following important ADDITIONAL items
will  be  needed:
when shown the mistakes that they are
making.1) Water - one gallon per/day per person. Do
not  forget  to
They talk to solicitors on the phone and
frequently  allow  theminclude  the  caregiver  if  applicable.
into  their  home.2) Several flashlights placed throughout the
home
They are unable to comprehend the symptoms
of  illness  andwith  several  extra  batteries.
often  deny  them.Be sure you remove any candles from the home
so  they
Frequently they cancel doctor visits because
they  "forgot"will not be used.3) A hand operated can
opener
that  they  are  not  feeling  well.
4)  Plastic  bags,twist  ties,tape.
They ignore warnings of impending dangers
such  as5) Battery operated radio with extra
batteries.
hurricanes,tornadoes,  etc.
6) Paper towels,wet wipes for personsal use.
They cannot foresee the reality of being
without  electricity7) Non-perishable foods--Tuna,peanut
butter,jelly,
or water for days.IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO
ME-- is a common belief .Making emergencycanned fruit,canned meat,crackers,Special
plans  for  this  group  is almost an art or,Diet Needs !!If your elderly family member is
too  frail  to  go  to  a  shelter
at least requires a lot of prayer.Things
needed  for evacuation:1) Vital data records-then they must apply with the county
Emergency
name,address,telephone  number  of the elder
Management Department to be evacuated to a
name,address,telephone  number of the doctorspecial
name and number of emergency contacts-familyneeds shelter or area nursing home. BUT you
must
name and number of caregiver or private duty
agencyregister now --not during an emergency. Once
registered,
name,telephone  number  of  pharmacy
the county will call your family member
2) Complete Updated Medication list-- webefore
maintain  this
evacuation to give them a pick up time--THEY
list  for  our  clients.MUST  BE
3) Health history records.These forms areREADY--Emergency workers are not going to
available in "Assisting Your Elderlypack.Again, if you do not live in the same
Parents"4) Medications for at least threetown  as  your  frail
days.
elderly parent, please make sure someone is
5)  Clothes  for  at  least  three  days.assuming
6)  Equipment  and  supplies--such  asthe responsibility for all that getting
ready entails.If I may be of any assistance
Oxygen , Wheelchair , walker , incontinentin  caring  for  your  elder
supplies,  personal
family member, please do not hesitate to
toiletry items.7) Most shelters only providecontact  me.Dedicated  To  Eldercare
a  cot--the  following  items  must  be
Nurse  Alice
taken to the shelter--sheets, pillows,
blanket,  a  comfortableEndy is a Registered Nurse with
certification  in
lawn chair, snack items, special diet items.
in Gerontology. Alice has spent her entire
8)  Cash  in  small  bills  and  coins.nursing
9) Flashlight with plenty of extracareer in the care of the elderly.



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