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Post by JIM on Aug 4, 2020 11:58:43 GMT -6
i did for my mom the last 10 years of her life. I knew she was limited to what she could do, due to her health and arthritis the day i moved in with her.so i did quiet a bit for her and most of the house work. Then i became a prepper. Learned how to do a better job at the primary shopping. Learned some foods at home canning. Bought items that made more since and saved money in the long run. Like rechargeable batteries and battery chargers. Both makes sense and saves money at the same time. I even bought a rechargeable flash light that was easy for her to hold and use, seeing how the arthritis made her hands weak.i built a set of free standing shelves to make easier to view and get what canned and dry foods that's needed at the time of a meal.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2020 1:32:52 GMT -6
What is the definition of elderly? is it just age? or infirmity? my father was an old man at 50, I am now older than him but anyone who calls me elderly is in for a hard time!!!
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Post by JIM on Aug 5, 2020 7:10:58 GMT -6
My mom was in her upper 80's and in bad health. I'm 61.but I consider myself at least some what old on account I can still get out there and work.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2020 7:26:52 GMT -6
61 and you work but you think your old? blimey, I'm older than you and I dont consider myself old, far from it.
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Post by JIM on Aug 5, 2020 8:12:47 GMT -6
That's only because I don't dare to try what I use to do in my 20's and 30's lol
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2020 8:23:05 GMT -6
depends what that was, I can do pretty much what I did in my 20s and 30s, maybe a few more aches these days but I still get the job done.
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Post by sparky1 on Jul 30, 2021 16:50:30 GMT -6
i'm 78 and do something daily.got to keep moving, flex all that you can.don't become a rusty old non moveable machine.got a pacemaker 3 years ago after massive heart attack out at B.O.L.drove to hospital.Yes i survived it.not ready to get in the Box. still a prepper where i live full time now.still go out there mow & bush hog all day to keep it looking lived in. sparky.
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Post by JIM on Feb 7, 2024 10:12:57 GMT -6
I'm now 65 and still doing for myself.but limited due to a bad knee and back.but yet, there's folk's that can't do for themselves.like my mom.there was so much that she couldn't do,and that's where I came in.i wonder to how many parents,aunt's n uncle's to Grand parents who can't do for themselves simply because they don't have anyone to do for them.and what if there was family doing for them,and they had to bug out?do they get left behind or taken with them?just because they can no long do things like they use to don't mean that they've lost their usefulness.they have lots of good and useful knowledge that can be passed on.
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Post by kelabar on Feb 8, 2024 1:00:07 GMT -6
Excellent post, @jim-Admin. It is really easy to prep for yourself and the people in your house. Store some food and water, have a bit of redundancy in your systems (heating/cooling, security, transport, etc) and you are fine. Doesn't take long or cost much either.
After that start thinking about everyone else you love. I heard a great comment a while ago. Someone asked "You have two cans of fuel left and the world just ended. What do you do with the fuel?" A very wise person said "You use it to go and get your mother-in-law!" If you don't think that is right then have a quick talk to your wife, I would suggest wearing body armor when you do!
But seriously, once you have your own needs covered then start planning for everyone else. Ideally, elderly relatives would stay where they are because that is where they are most comfortable. But if that can't happen what is your plan? If you don't work out a couple of alternative plans now you will be scrambling around and wasting time when the SHTF. Best to have thought about it before that happens.
As for older people being useless, nah. They have more knowledge and more experience that you will ever have. Have you ever silently laughed at a child or someone younger than yourself when they said something silly and thought to yourself "I was that ignorant too at that age"? That is what older people are doing when you speak too! Even if you are sure you are a 'grown-up' now. Never try to fool older people, they are way too wise. If us young'uns weren't so pig-headed and stupid we could save ourselves a lot of time and effort by asking older people for advice. But it generally ain't gunna happen. Oh, well!
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Post by JIM on Feb 8, 2024 9:27:46 GMT -6
I love this. it'd make a great signature.
A very wise person said "You use it to go and get your mother-in-law!" If you don't think that is right then have a quick talk to your wife, I would suggest wearing body armor when you do!
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Post by drhenley on Feb 8, 2024 9:58:52 GMT -6
Well, I'm the elderly parent and I'm still prepping for my grown kids. LOL
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