How Adult Children Can Help Aging Parents Prepare For Disasters

The devastating wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles are a stark reminder of how vulnerable older adults can be during disasters. Tragically, some elders who were mobility challenged or who had no transportation to allow them to escape, lost their lives in those fires. This highlights the critical need for proactive disaster preparedness. If your aging loved ones anywhere have mobility issues, cognitive impairments, vision or hearing loss, this subject of preparedness needs your close attention. Here are some thoughts from lessons we learn in these disasters:

Understand Aging Parents’ Unique Needs