{"id":2006,"date":"2016-07-13T14:55:32","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T14:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/hurricane-season-is-here-are-you-ready\/"},"modified":"2021-09-28T14:57:40","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T14:57:40","slug":"emergency-planning-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/emergency-planning-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Planning For Seniors: Be Prepared!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2006\" class=\"elementor elementor-2006\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c14112e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c14112e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21bfc665\" data-id=\"21bfc665\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92b04a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92b04a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are you ready for the next big storm? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5201f2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5201f2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Emergency planning can easily be put off or forgotten about. Emergency planning for seniors is especially important in Fort Myers and Cape Coral where we are prone to hurricanes annually.<\/p><p>Update: This post was originally published in 2013. We have certainly seen some major storms come and go. However, we are still here and will continue to be.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7aab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a7aab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although Southwest Florida has been fortunate in recent years during hurricane season, the threat of this natural disaster is one that Abby Services encourages all elderly homebound patients to take seriously. \u00a0Advance preparation can be the key to comfort and survival. That is why emergency planning for seniors is so important.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d59671f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d59671f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is emergency planning for seniors any different than everyone else?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de3d1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6de3d1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Seniors may have access to limited resources or have a limited ability to access available resources. Seniors also may rely on outside services such as Abby Services to remain safe and independent in their homes and cannot remain independent otherwise.<\/p><p>In the event of an emergency, Abby Services does all we can to maintain consistent service provided by in-home caregivers. Unfortunately, there may be times where circumstances are out of our control and a caregiver may be delayed or unavailable. That is why we encourage clients requiring care during a potential emergency to make plans to evacuate to a \u00a0local shelter with around-the-clock care before, during, and after an expected emergency.<\/p><p>The American Red Cross has a special publication specifically designed for seniors to help them prepare for a disaster.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15566b3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"15566b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/atg\/PDF_s\/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery\/Disaster_Preparedness\/Disaster_Preparedness_for_Srs-English.revised_7-09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Disaster Preparedness For Seniors By Seniors<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6122b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6122b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Senior emergency planning Fort Myers , Cape Coral,. and Southwest Florida.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a67b013 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a67b013\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A key consideration in some senior&#8217;s emergency planning is special needs sheltering. Clients requiring special needs provisions are encouraged to register with Special Needs Shelters well in advance.<\/p><p>Should clients require any assistance registering with special needs shelters we are here to help. Our nurse,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/our-team\/\">Scott Strachan<\/a> has the experience and training to help families develop a care plan that includes senior emergency planning, even special needs registration and sheltering.<\/p><p>Each county we serve does have annual publications available to help with your emergency planning. Links to those resources are included below.<\/p><h3>County special needs information.<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leegov.com\/publicsafety\/emergencymanagement\/shelters\/specialneedsprogram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lee County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colliercountyfl.gov\/your-government\/divisions-a-e\/special-needs-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collier County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottecountyfl.gov\/departments\/public-safety\/emergency-management\/special-needs-program.stml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte\u00a0County<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>County All Hazards Guides:<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leegov.com\/publicsafety\/emergencymanagement\/plan\/ahg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lee County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colliergov.net\/your-government\/divisions-a-e\/emergency-management\/2015-collier-all-hazards-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collier County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottecountyfl.gov\/core\/fileparse.php\/476\/urlt\/charlotte-county-disaster-planning-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte County<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>The Agency for Healthcare Administration maintains\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ahca.myflorida.com\/MCHQ\/Emergency_Activities\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this site<\/a> which links to valuable emergency preparedness resources as well.<\/p><p>The Agency for Healthcare Administration requires all Home Health providers to provide clients with specific information which we are including for your convenience below:<\/p><p><em><strong>APPENDIX B:\u00a0 INFORMATION FOR NURSE REGISTRY PATIENTS<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p><em><strong>Please note:\u00a0 The special needs shelter should be used as a place of last refuge.\u00a0 The evacuee may not receive the same level of care received from independent contractors in the home, and the conditions in a shelter might be stressful.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p><p><em>(1)\u00a0 If the patient has a caregiver[1], the caregiver must accompany the patient and must remain with the patient at the special needs shelter.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>(2)\u00a0 The following is a list of what special needs patients need to bring with them to the special needs shelter during an evacuation:<\/em><\/p><ul><li><em>Bedsheets, blankets, pillow, folding lawn chair, air mattress<\/em><\/li><li><em>The patient\u2019s medication including the dose, frequency, route, time of day, and any special considerations for administration, supplies, and equipment list, including the phone, beeper, and emergency numbers for the patient\u2019s physician, pharmacy and, if applicable, oxygen supplier; supplies and medical equipment for the patient\u2019s care; Do Not Resuscitate (DNRO) form, if applicable;<\/em><\/li><li><em>Name and phone number of the patient\u2019s nurse registry<\/em><\/li><li><em>Prescription and non-prescription medication are needed for at least 5 to 7 days; oxygen for 5 to 7 days if needed.<\/em><\/li><li><em>A copy of the patient\u2019s plan of care, if applicable<\/em><\/li><li><em>Identification and current address<\/em><\/li><li><em>Special diet items, non-perishable food for 5 to 7 days, and 1 gallon of water per person per day<\/em><\/li><li><em>Glasses, hearing aids and batteries, prosthetics, and any other assistive devices<\/em><\/li><li><em>Personal hygiene items for 5 to 7 days<\/em><\/li><li><em>Extra clothing for 5 to 7 days<\/em><\/li><li><em>Flashlight and batteries<\/em><\/li><li><em>Self-entertainment and recreation items, like books, magazines, quiet games.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p><em>(3)\u00a0 Shelterees need to know the following:\u00a0<\/em><\/p><ul><li><em>If the patient has a caregiver, the caregiver(s) shall be allowed to shelter together in the special needs shelter. If the person with special needs is responsible for the care of individuals without special needs, those persons may also shelter together.<\/em><\/li><li><em>The shelteree caregiver will have floor space provided. The caregiver must provide his or her own bedding.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Service dogs are allowed in the shelter. However, check with your local Emergency Management office to see if other pets are permitted.\u00a0<\/em><\/li><li><em>Bring personal snacks, drinks, and any special dietary foods for 72 hours. It is possible only sparse meals will be provided.\u00a0<\/em><\/li><li><em>Caregivers who regularly assist the patient in the home are expected to continue to do the same care in the shelter.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p><em>[1] Caregivers can be relatives, household members, guardians, friends, neighbors, and volunteers.<\/em><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1b28c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd1b28c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Should you have any questions about your emergency planning for seniors, your private in-home caregiver, or anything, just call Abby Services at 239-590-0861 today!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready for the next big storm? 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