You are as young as you feel 😊I didn’t refer to specific age but there are people with conditions at 70/80 that are unable to do things unfortunately and there are 90 year olds that still able to do gardening. Good on you fur taking care of others !
Haha, yes. I'm 75 and whilst listening to advice for the elderly I don't think of myself in that category, even though I've also got disabilities. I have to keep reminding myself, lol.
Some good advice there Ana. I don't have any seniors of my own, but we have three who live in my block. I have made up some small boxes for them with (and you will hate this 😞) a small tealight lantern with some 8hr candles, match's, a battery lantern, small radio, couple of bags of sweets, several cereal bars, some hot drink sachets, some .5L water bottles, a fleece blanket, A woolly hat, gloves and thick socks. I also have some thermos flasks that I will fill with hot water and collect the next day to refill if it is needed and the same with some hot water bottles in a jacket (to cut down any burn issues), which again I plan to drop off in the evening and pick up in the morning to refill I have one, but have a couple more on my list of the thermos food flasks that I can heat up some soup or other canned meal to give them some hot food. Not a long term solution, but I have enough to keep all three going for a week or so if needed and I can also charge up their mobiles if needed. A candle in a lantern (even a tea light) can give off a surprising amount of heat
@@markritacco270 Thank you Mark, I believe that lack of community spirit is one of the biggest problems of the country at present. When I was a kid, we knew every person in the street, doors were left unlocked and people helped each other out. Now I know about half of the people in my block (after 4 years) and some of them only to say hello to 😞 I Have been watching the hurricane videos in the US and the biggest thing that stands out in every video is the community spirit, it is free and we need to get it back
@@Lee_Proffit You are unequivocally correct my friend. Being able to see things is a curse as well as an awakening because usually you/we are often not believed and mocked.
This is what it. Used to be like we would always see our elderly was checked on first keep them warm and had food and always a chat I worked as a Home help going around in all weathers on foot making them a fire (when we used coal always remember they are some ones Mother Farther Grand Mother or Grand dad if family we not near evenWeek ends I would check on them if they had no family. Loved it it’s what humans do for each other. Well I believe it is sadly that as been wiped away I fear for the elderly with bennefit cut from them for the heating what a time to take it from them the timing as to be questioned
My mother is 81, widowed earlier this year and now lives alone. I am close (both in distance and emotionally). I am trying to encourage her to think about emergency situations without worrying her. She is very healthy for her age and with it mentally but does have some hearing problems, mobility problems and is not great with technology. What she has got is years and years of knowledge and experience from days gone by, I’m sure she could teach us all a thing or two.
writing down phone numbers is a must because the majority of people keep everything on their phones but if the internet fails then you have nothing🤷🏼♀️great video❤❤
Hey Anna. What is a grid dow? (title) Just being sarcastic, we all have typos. But it will screw up your algorithms. I am only 71 yrs old, so I am good. Off grid solar and an outdoor generator etc. Full house wood heating gives us running hot water and radiators. I get your concern and that is good. Do not forget that bad folks may prey on vulnerable folks in a grid/internet failure. A simple door knocking code could be used to identify visitors to their home. Easy to set up. Most homes now have internet based phones, they will not work in a grid down as they have to use the router to connect, the router needs mains power. Where I am has constant cell phone outages, mine has been down for 4 days at the moment, this happens about twice per month. Can you immagine it ever being fixed in a blackout? No phone either way for calling an ambulance or the like.....A recipe for disaster IMHO. Stay safe and ready.......
Amen I'm 63 my husband 76 we have lived off grid for over 10 years and trying to get family to Prep but only our 29 year old son is on board but I keep praying for our loved one's to see that it's getting worse Peace and Blessings to you and yours Jackie in North FL ❤
In my experience when my hometown has flooded (twice in 10yrs) once the power goes out mobile phones and portable handsets are gone within minutes. The only thing that did work was an old BT plug in land-line. You have no Internet either. I would suggest anyone who is vulnerable to have a plan in place and people to call at their house regularly.
You have done a really good job with this Ana, you have covered so.much. I will save this in my SHTF playlist😅. There are things I can implement soon. My partner is only taking his pension in December but some of these ideas can be started now. Thank you xx
👍Actually a good video . (Something like a whistle/rape alarm as well to attract attention if they don't trust those panic buttons) My parent's favourite bit of tech are the rechargeable lanterns which use both solar and mains. Trip hazards are a major issue in the dark, but it's their house and be Super Careful in any "well-intentioned" efforts to tidy up...family relationships can be spoiled by what is seen as interfering.... The issue of hot-water bottles for example could easily be seen as younger folk taking away the freedom of Grown-Ass Adults...... These guys have been using them since childhood... Finding water bottles with wider mouths if possible, and using smaller bottles & smaller easy to handle pans to fill them, even figuring out a support frame to place them while filling could be a practical that ((if they'll accept it)) I would strongly recommend fire blankets, and means to treat burns,,, because no matter how much we want to take control of the risks, they are still Adults who have the right to make their own decisions knowing the consequences..
This is funny and well meant, but very patronising. We older people are far more experienced in coping with such situations than the under 60s. They were very common before the 1980s and are the reason for the stuff in our homes that keeps them from looking like an IKEA room set! We are light years ahead in preparing for unexpected events than the young and middle aged. We have never been as dependent on modern equipment and are far more likely to cope without complaining, should the power go out. Quite honestly, the first thing my 45 yr old son will do is to bring my grandchildren for my husband (83) and me (71) to look after them all, because we have back up lighting, heating, food, water and non-electrical things to pass the time than they do! We are not the ones who need reassurance that the world exists still, gained by constantly gazing at screens, texting or emailing. We would just resort to, or even enjoy reading or another hobby by daylight and a good, long sleep when it got dark, just as we did in childhood!
I didn’t really specify the age of “ elderly “ and also did include vulnerable people in that too. Just because you are luckily able to look after yourself and know what to do there will be thousands of really elderly, poorly and vulnerable that can’t
My phone is with Rogers and the Rogers internet went down but my sister was with Bell and she managed to call me with her phone and the call went through even that I had no internet. I have now written down all my contacts numbers incase the internet and cloud goes down and I can possibly make a call. I have also written down addresses and phone numbers of things I may be useful like seed companies, near by farms, government agencies things like that. I'm in Canada but maybe you might find this useful information?
For me with autism….. I’m not old, but I get confused with too much information. And it’s overwhelming. Mum said to me that the phone line will be down so no point charging the phone. I can’t do hot water bottles. So I use oddies….
If you can afford it, get an elderly GPS emergency alarm. They are expensive but if you don’t live them it’s worthy. I gave my parents good electric can openers, they are amazing. Electric hand warmers and the single use body warmers are great too.
@@embers-cotswold-walks Thanks that's a great idea, my Dads hands are often cold so he could use these regularly, and have the bonus to charge mobile phone to be able to call me if needed !
When grids are down........turn off your electric boxes........to help keep down fires from starting.....there may be surges that could spark in the electric lines...
@@AnasFoodLifestyle I know but there was an elderly lady living a couple of streets away from me through covid, she had a family and they didn't visit her that much, I would dog walk for her and go back with a cake for her, she passed away through the pandemic bless her, she was healthy for her age but I feel she was lonely.
"Elderly" is getting pushed higher and higher, as I am 70 and my sister is 77 and we are the ones taking care of everybody else.
You are as young as you feel 😊I didn’t refer to specific age but there are people with conditions at 70/80 that are unable to do things unfortunately and there are 90 year olds that still able to do gardening. Good on you fur taking care of others !
72 here and I am taking care of everyone also
@@lb9031 God bless you. What happened with our generation? Why has it not been 'our turn"?
Haha, yes. I'm 75 and whilst listening to advice for the elderly I don't think of myself in that category, even though I've also got disabilities. I have to keep reminding myself, lol.
@@DevonExplorer Me, too, but dispite this, I think we may be the last ones standing because we have been through a lot and know more.
A packet of those self-heating hand and foot packs are a safe idea, and they give off great heat for 6 hours or more.
Sorry but hand warmers are not going to save us, this is the beginning of the end🙏
@ I don’t think anything on the list by itself will save us - but at least we’d be warm!
Some good advice there Ana.
I don't have any seniors of my own, but we have three who live in my block. I have made up some small boxes for them with (and you will hate this 😞) a small tealight lantern with some 8hr candles, match's, a battery lantern, small radio, couple of bags of sweets, several cereal bars, some hot drink sachets, some .5L water bottles, a fleece blanket, A woolly hat, gloves and thick socks.
I also have some thermos flasks that I will fill with hot water and collect the next day to refill if it is needed and the same with some hot water bottles in a jacket (to cut down any burn issues), which again I plan to drop off in the evening and pick up in the morning to refill
I have one, but have a couple more on my list of the thermos food flasks that I can heat up some soup or other canned meal to give them some hot food.
Not a long term solution, but I have enough to keep all three going for a week or so if needed and I can also charge up their mobiles if needed.
A candle in a lantern (even a tea light) can give off a surprising amount of heat
Lee...you are certainly a GREAT neighbour and a credit to the human race. I certainly applaud you!! 👏👏👏
@@markritacco270 Thank you Mark,
I believe that lack of community spirit is one of the biggest problems of the country at present.
When I was a kid, we knew every person in the street, doors were left unlocked and people helped each other out.
Now I know about half of the people in my block (after 4 years) and some of them only to say hello to 😞
I Have been watching the hurricane videos in the US and the biggest thing that stands out in every video is the community spirit, it is free and we need to get it back
@@Lee_Proffit You are unequivocally correct my friend. Being able to see things is a curse as well as an awakening because usually you/we are often not believed and mocked.
This is what it. Used to be like we would always see our elderly was checked on first keep them warm and had food and always a chat I worked as a Home help going around in all weathers on foot making them a fire (when we used coal always remember they are some ones Mother Farther Grand Mother or Grand dad if family we not near evenWeek ends I would check on them if they had no family. Loved it it’s what humans do for each other. Well I believe it is sadly that as been wiped away I fear for the elderly with bennefit cut from them for the heating what a time to take it from them the timing as to be questioned
@@melvinharris2404 Thank you for reassuring me that there is still hope and your continued kindness and caring!
Great advice and a helpful reminder, thanka Ana!
I bought battery pillar candles on Amazon , under £20 GBP for three large ones. The batteries work by a remote control and last for ages x
My mother is 81, widowed earlier this year and now lives alone. I am close (both in distance and emotionally). I am trying to encourage her to think about emergency situations without worrying her. She is very healthy for her age and with it mentally but does have some hearing problems, mobility problems and is not great with technology. What she has got is years and years of knowledge and experience from days gone by, I’m sure she could teach us all a thing or two.
Get a tape recorder, make sure she can use it and ask her to talk about her history including recipes
That's good advice, thank you.
Good advice not just for elderly as the level of stupid in the country will see many houses burn down during the power grid down.
Solar floodlight with motion sensor are good if you put the light inside and wire the solar panel outside, I have them in ever room every hall way.
That’s a very good idea 🙂
I tried that but you have to put the panel pointing in the right direction and even then there is not enough day light sometimes to charge them.
writing down phone numbers is a must because the majority of people keep everything on their phones but if the internet fails then you have nothing🤷🏼♀️great video❤❤
Great stuff👍👍👍
Hey Anna. What is a grid dow? (title) Just being sarcastic, we all have typos. But it will screw up your algorithms.
I am only 71 yrs old, so I am good. Off grid solar and an outdoor generator etc. Full house wood heating gives us running hot water and radiators. I get your concern and that is good.
Do not forget that bad folks may prey on vulnerable folks in a grid/internet failure. A simple door knocking code could be used to identify visitors to their home.
Easy to set up. Most homes now have internet based phones, they will not work in a grid down as they have to use the router to connect, the router needs mains power.
Where I am has constant cell phone outages, mine has been down for 4 days at the moment, this happens about twice per month. Can you immagine it ever being fixed in a blackout?
No phone either way for calling an ambulance or the like.....A recipe for disaster IMHO. Stay safe and ready.......
Amen I'm 63 my husband 76 we have lived off grid for over 10 years and trying to get family to Prep but only our 29 year old son is on board but I keep praying for our loved one's to see that it's getting worse Peace and Blessings to you and yours Jackie in North FL ❤
Omg, thank you, totally missed that 🙂
In my experience when my hometown has flooded (twice in 10yrs) once the power goes out mobile phones and portable handsets are gone within minutes. The only thing that did work was an old BT plug in land-line. You have no Internet either. I would suggest anyone who is vulnerable to have a plan in place and people to call at their house regularly.
You have done a really good job with this Ana, you have covered so.much. I will save this in my SHTF playlist😅. There are things I can implement soon. My partner is only taking his pension in December but some of these ideas can be started now. Thank you xx
Thank you 🥰
👍Actually a good video . (Something like a whistle/rape alarm as well to attract attention if they don't trust those panic buttons)
My parent's favourite bit of tech are the rechargeable lanterns which use both solar and mains.
Trip hazards are a major issue in the dark, but it's their house and be Super Careful in any "well-intentioned" efforts to tidy up...family relationships can be spoiled by what is seen as interfering.... The issue of hot-water bottles for example could easily be seen as younger folk taking away the freedom of Grown-Ass Adults...... These guys have been using them since childhood... Finding water bottles with wider mouths if possible, and using smaller bottles & smaller easy to handle pans to fill them, even figuring out a support frame to place them while filling could be a practical that ((if they'll accept it))
I would strongly recommend fire blankets, and means to treat burns,,, because no matter how much we want to take control of the risks, they are still Adults who have the right to make their own decisions knowing the consequences..
This is funny and well meant, but very patronising.
We older people are far more experienced in coping with such situations than the under 60s. They were very common before the 1980s and are the reason for the stuff in our homes that keeps them from looking like an IKEA room set!
We are light years ahead in preparing for unexpected events than the young and middle aged. We have never been as dependent on modern equipment and are far more likely to cope without complaining, should the power go out.
Quite honestly, the first thing my 45 yr old son will do is to bring my grandchildren for my husband (83) and me (71) to look after them all, because we have back up lighting, heating, food, water and non-electrical things to pass the time than they do!
We are not the ones who need reassurance that the world exists still, gained by constantly gazing at screens, texting or emailing. We would just resort to, or even enjoy reading or another hobby by daylight and a good, long sleep when it got dark, just as we did in childhood!
I didn’t really specify the age of “ elderly “ and also did include vulnerable people in that too. Just because you are luckily able to look after yourself and know what to do there will be thousands of really elderly, poorly and vulnerable that can’t
My phone is with Rogers and the Rogers internet went down but my sister was with Bell and she managed to call me with her phone and the call went through even that I had no internet. I have now written down all my contacts numbers incase the internet and cloud goes down and I can possibly make a call. I have also written down addresses and phone numbers of things I may be useful like seed companies, near by farms, government agencies things like that. I'm in Canada but maybe you might find this useful information?
For me with autism….. I’m not old, but I get confused with too much information. And it’s overwhelming.
Mum said to me that the phone line will be down so no point charging the phone.
I can’t do hot water bottles. So I use oddies….
The phone lines will be down but mobiles will still work in a normal power cut ! Oddies are great 🥰
@ that’s good to know that the mobile will work. Even tho my lifeline goes via the mains power and landline.
You wont get signal locally in a powercut😅
@@maxpower1797 now I don’t know one way or another
Um, what are oddies please? I looked it up but I couldn't find an answer. Cheers. :)
If you can afford it, get an elderly GPS emergency alarm. They are expensive but if you don’t live them it’s worthy. I gave my parents good electric can openers, they are amazing. Electric hand warmers and the single use body warmers are great too.
Agreed re hand warmers. I take them on hikes & they're great. Some also double up as power banks. I've found the 'Ocoopa' brand to be best for me.
Electric can opener won't be any use if there's no electricity.
@@embers-cotswold-walks Thanks that's a great idea, my Dads hands are often cold so he could use these regularly, and have the bonus to charge mobile phone to be able to call me if needed !
Batteries are what run them they don’t plug in
They need the old-fashioned type of can opener two in case one breaks
When grids are down........turn off your electric boxes........to help keep down fires from starting.....there may be surges that could spark in the electric lines...
The elderly should have their families taking care of them, why would you leave them on their own.🤗🙏
I think sometimes not everyone has a relative near by
@@AnasFoodLifestyle I know but there was an elderly lady living a couple of streets away from me through covid, she had a family and they didn't visit her that much, I would dog walk for her and go back with a cake for her, she passed away through the pandemic bless her, she was healthy for her age but I feel she was lonely.