I am sure there is someone saying, “It has never happened to me,” “I will not have to evacuate,” or “I know where everything is.” This may be true, but when you are caring for someone who may not be competent to assist with the evacuation, you must be prepared and ready prior to the emergency.
Because we live in Florida, we think of hurricanes as the most likely cause for evacuation, but this may not be the only emergency we must be prepared for. Anything that will remove you from your place of safety, routine, and comfort can be an emergency to a person living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Continue reading “Are you prepared for an emergency when caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s or dementia?”