What's in your emergency go-bag?

My husband Jeff and his 99-year old Aunt Julia 

Even in this digital age, I feel it is so important to complete my workbook by hand and then store it in a secure, private place.

Having a well-organized, single point of reference (as a physical document) in your own handwriting will make the challenging task of handling your affairs, the way you want them handled, so much easier for your family. Designate one or two trusted family members or friends who will know where you keep your workbook.

Additionally, you'll want to copy the two charts in the workbook and put those inside your emergency “go-bag.” Having an accessible, lightweight go-bag filled with a few essentials that you can grab in an emergency is so important. Imagine if there was a fire or a flood and you had to evacuate quickly...what do you grab first? What is most important for you to have on-hand if your home and belongings were damaged?

On a separate note, I hope you’ll visit our new Resources page. The websites listed there, which are also included in the back of the workbook, can be extremely helpful for you and your family throughout your emergency, caregiving, or end-of-life planning processes. There are so many more organizations available to you for a wide variety of support and services. Search online or in a phone book to find your local senior center. Visit your city, county, or state website for information on local services for the disabled, the elderly, hospice care, and more.