Preparing for an Emergency

• Our parents want to live independently, but we worry that they might not always be safe

• Falls, ongoing medical problems, fires or accidents could all require outside help

• Injuries to seniors in the home are the leading cause of death, according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

What You Can Do

What You Can Do

Create your own emergency kit for your parent’s home—at a minimum include several gallons of water, a radio, flashlights with extra batteriesFind a neighbor who is willing to help in the event of an emergency and keep his or her contact info close by

How We Can Help You Prepare

Recommend and install the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) that meets your parent’s needsInstall phone handsets throughout the home, so that help is accessibleProvide and explain the importance of an emergency preparedness kit for earthquake or other disaster