Seniors face unique survival challenges during disasters due to limited mobility, chronic illnesses, and dependence on medication. Extreme temperatures, poor air quality, and drug shortages can quickly turn deadly.
Practical solutions include zone heating/cooling, better insulation, and DIY HEPA or box-fan air filters. To counter medication shortages, seniors should stockpile prescriptions (via Cost Plus Drugs or Mexican pharmacies) and maintain herbal alternatives like garlic, turmeric, and elderberry.
Those with limited mobility must plan for floods—identify high ground, avoid attics, and install roof exits.
True resilience for seniors means fortified homes, family coordination, and preparation for power loss, extreme weather, and supply disruptions. In survival, foresight outweighs strength.
