✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

10.88 – Keeping Safety Items Ready—Lights, Chargers, IDs, Cash: Emergency readiness begins with accessibility. Keep flashlights, phone chargers, identification, medication, and spare cash in designated spots known to every household member. Test devices monthly to prevent power failures during crises. Store portable batteries in climate-safe drawers and label expiration dates. Safety readiness also includes spare keys and emergency contacts printed for when electronics fail. When anxiety strikes at night or power outages occur, knowing exactly where essentials are located keeps panic contained. Assign each item a home—consistency saves seconds that can save lives. Pack duplicates in go-bags or cars for mobility. Practicing retrieval drills occasionally strengthens memory. Preparedness is quiet confidence built through repetition. When the unexpected happens, clarity replaces chaos because every resource sits within reach. Organized tools turn emergencies into manageable inconveniences, proving foresight is not paranoia—it’s smart independence lived in real time.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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