Articles On:disasters

Accessing Medicare During a Disaster or Emergency

If you’re over 65, you may need to access Medicare during a disaster or emergency. ...

Storm damage to a home after tornado or storm microburst, for article on accessing Medicare during a disaster. Wisconsinart

Emergency Preparedness Planning for Seniors

Older adults are more vulnerable to harm from natural disasters, so emergency preparedness planning for ...

A weak senior man struggling to stand up from his bed. Is he ready for a disaster or does he need emergency preparedness planning for seniors? Image by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz

Fire Safety at Senior Living Communities

Fire safety at senior living communities is a concern for everyone, and especially for residents ...

Firefighters battle a blaze, noting the issue of fire safety at senior living communities. Image by Ewegryn

A Hospital Go Bag for All Ages

Not all trips to the hospital are planned. Having a hospital go bag, like expectant ...

couple in hospital. By Monkey Business Images. Article on hospital go bag