Save Your Life In The Event Of An Emergency

Some people have entire lists of medications and dosages memorized

. Nevertheless, they could run into a situation when they can't communicate those lists when it is critically important. That's why many home care services recommend that you keep a personal information pack nearby.

Although many people are able to verbally list their medications and dosages along with the name and contact information of their primary care physician, there are a number of those that, due to decreased cognitive function or the overwhelming number of medications taken, are not able to share this information on a good day, let alone in an emergency. Personal information packs will assist with this concern.

The contents of this pack should include a complete list of all medications along with their dosages and number of times per day that they are taken. In addition, contact information for your primary care physician is pertinent. Another item of concern that should be included is the name and contact information for a family member or close friend that you would want notified in the event of an emergency.

In addition to lists and information, many home care services will suggest that you include at least one-month worth of medication. This would come in useful in the event that your home was uninhabitable or destroyed or for some other reason you were forced to leave you home in a hurry. Having all of your pertinent information and a month's worth of medication in one handy location would make it easier for you to leave quickly without forgetting anything.

Just having everything in one place isn't enough. The location itself is very important. Keep it in a designated spot so that if an emergency situation should come up, you'll always know where it is. Some home care services have recommended the refrigerator for that location.

This location is used so often that it is the first place many emergency personnel will look when they respond to an incident. A refrigerator is a cool and dark place, which means that storing your package there will help prolong its life. It will also be more likely to survive a disaster like a fire because the refrigerator will stand up to a lot more damage than other things in the house.

It is also highly recommended by home care services that all individuals, but especially the elderly, register for disaster assistance. In this way, if your area was to experience a natural or wide spread disaster, you would receive the medical attention needed in addition to nutritional support and water that will help you through this rough time.

Finally, you should try to have a friend, neighbor, or family member make regular visits to make sure everything is going well and that they don't need any immediate help. Many home care services can also offer this benefit.

by: Jordan McPelt

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