Emergency preparedness – the theme for the b5media Science and Health Channel Theme Day – is reflected in various ways by the participating bloggers.  Tris Hussey, of the Homely Scientist blog, hosted Theme Day this month.
My Alzheimer’s Notes, Emergency Preparedness for Alzheimer’s Patients, is featured in this collection of blog posts at Homely Scientist. 

Emergency preparedness can take on many meanings in the world of Alzheimer’s when you’re caring for people with this disease.
*Make sure you and your family members have made out a Living Will.  Then when a medical crisis arises and the Alzheimer’s patient can’t make a lucid decision (or any decision), you know what should be done.  You’re less likely to have a hassle from family or medical personnel.
My aunt didn’t have a Living Will.  When she could no longer swallow and a nasal tube wasn’t working for feeding, the medical personnel in charge asked my mom (her sister and closest relative) if she would …read more