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 November 2006 Back to Table of Contents Back to Archives Main Page Section: Being Well Storm Tips By Toby Laping, PhD, CSW The season has only just begun. If our October surprise was just a preview, keep the following in mind: • If your phone is out, your medical alert button is probably out too. • If you don’t have heat, don’t tough it out. Seniors are more susceptible to hypothermia than younger people. • Keep bottled water, canned goods and a hand-operated can opener. • If you depend upon part-time aides, know that they may not get to you. What is your back up plan? • If you move to a shelter or a friend’s house, take your meds, insurance cards, doctor names, health info. • When power is out, don’t risk eating foods that may have gone bad. If in any doubt, throw the food out. • Have a cell phone for getting help. • If you run power from someone else’s home into your house, be very aware of how likely one is to trip over temporary wiring. • Don’t try to heat your home by using the oven — fumes could kill you. • Stress and disruption can increase confusion. back to top back to table of contents Current Issue | About Forever Young | Where to Find | Advertise | Our Advertisers | Community Calendar | Contest | Clubs | Contact Us | Archives | Home |