This week started out with a bang. Checking in on a friend’s mom Monday morning, I found her on the ground. She had fallen the night before and was unable to move. She was understandably frightened, her dogs were protecting her and she was in severe pain.
Calling 911, I wasn’t sure what to expect amidst Covid. The response team was terrific – from 911 phone response to in-person EMT’s, these people were polite, prompt and compassionate. The ambulance and paramedics came next and again, polite, prompt and compassionate. These unsung professionals deal with 24/7 emergencies and today is a good day to give them a shout out!
This experience reinforced some basics that help others help you amidst an emergency.
- Access to your residence is important
- A listing of all medications taken, health conditions and previous surgeries to relay to the emergency responders and the ER team at the hospital
- Contact information for your personal contacts
- Phone number for your personal physician
- If you have dependents have you established a “back-up plan”?
- Establish a plan for pets, in case of emergency
- Have important id’s and health insurance information readily accessible
- Ensure your upcoming appointments and other commitments are known by another
This is important! As much as we live our lives as if we have all the time in the world, we are mere mortals. Things happen, often unexpectedly without notice.
Preventative strategies are my passion. Talking about, planning for and taking proactive action in advance of needing it gives me a huge sense of accomplishment, relief and well-being knowing I’ve done “my part” to make it easier for others (and me).
Making life easier for me and those I love is important to me. Controlling my part at home and at work, even when others would prefer to avoid it, is my responsibility.
Taking this on is something you can control. Dictating the pace and scope is up to you. Understanding the multitude of variables, creating a strategy and executing a plan is where I come in.
Know I’m here anytime you’re ready to review what protection strategies you have in place and identify what’s missing and how best to fill the gaps. If you or someone you know would benefit from working with me individually, for their employees or companies, contact me via Email or check out the website @ The Living Planner for additional information.
Stay well. –Lynn
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