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Common issues resulting in an emergency: A fall. Wildfire. Health event. Flooding. Heatwave. Earthquake.

Either we have experienced some these issues, helped someone who has, or we may anticipate that one or more may affect us in the future. 

Are you ready for a crisis or emergency?

Regardless of the cause or circumstance, when you are in the midst of an emergency, you are not thinking clearly, so it's important to do a bit of advance planning.

In anticipation, it's wise to have a plan, just as Nicole Amico Kane, Aging Wisdom's Director of Care Management, and Herb "ConsumerMan" Weisbaum discussed. To get started, here are some tried-and-true ideas to put into action:

• A list of important contacts and their information. This may include your health care providers, family members, friends, and neighbors.
• A list of your medications and pertinent medical issues.
• Create a group text or phone call chain to keep family and friends informed.
• A small "go bag" -- a change of clothing, sleepwear, extra phone/tablet charger, extra pair of glasses, hearing aid batteries, hygiene items, copies of the lists mentioned above -- anything that would make an overnight stay away from home more comfortable.
• Consider including these items in your "go bag" as well:
  • Copy of your advance directive and power of attorney documents
  • Copy of your insurance cards and ID
  • Comfort items: pillow, blanket, socks

Not sure to get started? We can guide you in creating a tailored emergency plan. Schedule a call today with one of our care management experts.

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