Emergency Readiness Toolkit--"Just In Case" by Connie Parsons, Director of Marketing

The Communicator

July 1, 2006

Emergency Readiness Toolkit--"Just In Case"

Connie Parsons, Director of Marketing

Caresource announces Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers, a 16-minute community education program, available on DVD or VHS, including a presenter's guide and print-ready audience handouts.

Just in Case will motivate your community to take action and prepare for whatever emergencies might occur in your region. Developed with the specific needs of older adults and caregivers in mind, the Just In Case kit addresses the needs of this population and reassures everyone that they too can be prepared!

Topcs include:

Risks in your community
Gathering essential emergency supplies
Preparing to stay at home or evacuate
Making a personal plan
Handling medications, medical equipment, mobility and support services

Just in Case is a supplement to Aging in Stride, a 380-page guide to healthy aging and effective eldercare. Included in the Aging in Stride emergency preparation resources are the video, presenter’s guide, and 12-page factsheet and check list published in cooperation with the Administration on Aging’s www.aoa.gov. The video and factsheet are also available online at www.aginginstride.org/emergencyprep/default.htm. Aging in Stride is available at www.aginginstride.org or by calling 800-448-5213.

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