by Amy LeForge | Apr 5, 2014 | How To
Disaster can strike suddenly and without prior warning. Because of this it is important to plan ahead. Think of a scenario where basic services such as water, gas, phone lines and electricity were cut off. Do you know what you would do? There are four basic steps to...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 13, 2014 | Health
Children should learn about first aid so they can be prepared to take action in an emergency situation. However, keeping a child’s attention while teaching them first aid techniques can be challenging. These ideas can help make learning more fun and effective....
by Amy LeForge | Nov 13, 2013 | Safety
A disaster can strike at any time. Families need to prepare for these disasters far in advance. This means planning, buying supplies and preparing the house and car. Not everyone knows what to do to get ready. There are five ways to prepare a family for the next big...
by Amy LeForge | Feb 28, 2013 | Resources/Reviews
I told you about EmergencyLink in a post last year, and I learned from them a couple of weeks ago that they have added a new Facebook app. It’s even easier than ever to manage medical details in an emergency! To recap, EmergencyLink is a service that will call...
by Amy LeForge | May 31, 2012 | Resources/Reviews
I wrote a while back about the Great Call 5Star Urgent Response system. With this program, you can get help at the touch of a button. As our parents grow more frail, it’s certainly something we’re talking about for them. And if I had a situation where the...