People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters like severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. Caregivers should prepare emergency kits and store them in a watertight container. A kit for a person with Alzheimer’s may include:
- Incontinence undergarments, wipes, and lotions
- Pillow, toy, or something the person can hold onto
- Favorite snacks and high-nutrient drinks
- Physician’s name, address, and phone number
- Copies of legal, medical, insurance, and Social Security information
- Waterproof bags or containers to hold medications and documents
- Recent photos of the person
- Warm clothing and sturdy shoes
- Spare eyeglasses and hearing-aid batteries
- Medications
- Flashlights and extra batteries
Get more information about disaster preparedness for people with Alzheimer’s on the NIA website.
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