Create a Fire Preparedness Kit for Your Senior Here’s What You Need
Many of us know the kinds of items we need to have prepared in case of an emergency. Nonperishable food items, blankets, first aid kits, flashlights, extra water, and clothing are all emergency kit go-tos, but that doesn’t mean the basic emergency kit is suitable for everyone! This month, as you help your older loved one prepare for potential fire dangers, take a moment to consider the special requirements their emergency kit may need. Medication and Other Health Needs Many seniors rely on medication. As you pack up canned goods and water, don’t forget to include a few days’ worth of medication. This should be regularly replaced to avoid expiration. Other items that can be medically significant include monitoring systems, like glucose meters, and walkers or canes. While these don’t need to be in the kit, keep these items close by and easily accessible.
copies of all your pertinent documents in your emergency kit. This could become necessary when working with rescue agencies, insurance companies, and other emergency professionals. For seniors, this document collection should include medical details, too. This information could prove to be lifesaving! Fire-safe boxes can also protect documents and items that cannot be included in a kit. Pro Tip: Don’t worry about estate planning documents! Confirm that your loved one’s attorney has a copy of these documents instead. Other Items to Include When creating a kit, it’s important to customize it to what you and your family’s needs are. For those with pets, food, water, leashes, and proper bedding or crates should be included. Extra keys, batteries, and communication devices — walkie-talkies, for example — could also be useful in an emergency. Others may opt to include a map of alternate routes and destinations for escape. To learn more about creating a kit or other fire safety needs, visit ReadyForWildfire.org. As a reminder, our team at Visiting Angels can provide a home safety inspection, too!
Pro Tip: Those with vision complications should also keep an extra pair of glasses or contacts in their kit!
Important Home and Care Documents This is a vital reminder for everyone, regardless of age: Keep
SUMMER VEGETABLE GREEK SALAD
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Ingredients For the vinaigrette: • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
For the salad: • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved • 1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1/2 tsp honey • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled • Optional protein choices: 1 cup cooked chickpeas or 6 oz Genoa salami
Directions 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, honey, and salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until well combined. 2. In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, olives, and feta (as well as the chickpeas or salami, if desired). 3. If you plan to serve all the salad at once, drizzle the dressing over the salad to lightly coat, then toss to combine. Otherwise, store the vinaigrette and salad separately, then dress each portion before serving.
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