{"product_id":"make-a-plan-to-save-your-life-your-essential-guide-to-surviving-medical-emergencies","title":"Make a Plan to Save Your Life: Your Essential Guide to Surviving Medical Emergencies","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMake a Plan to Save Your Life: Your Essential Guide to Surviving Medical Emergencies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping individuals—especially seniors—prepare for and respond to predictable life-threatening emergencies. Statistics show \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60%-70% of seniors will suffer a stroke, a fall or a heart attack. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany will be left incapacitated. These are the leading causes of death and disability in retirement. Such events can derail even the most carefully planned future. Travel and adventure or even bridge club suddenly take a backseat to rehabilitation and often loss of independence. Partners invariably become caregivers. Ask most people if they have a plan for such events and they will most often say \"Dial 911 and pray!\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are predictable medical emergencies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Poor outcomes are often the result of many unforced errors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMistakes can be life threatening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis blueprint lists all of the many steps that can be taken to either avoid these events, or positively influence outcomes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult children should encourage their parents to have an emergency plan in place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn our society, we are accustomed to planning for death or disability...demonstrated by making wills and having insurance policies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow about planning to preserve not just life, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guide draws heavily on information gathered from many interviews with first responders, who have generously contributed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside this book you will learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraightforward explanations of symptoms and immediate action steps for heart attacks, strokes, and accidental falls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eozens of ways the event outcome can be positively influenced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy changes to environment and behavior\u003cbr\u003eKey actions to learn and practice to care for yourself while waiting for help to arrive\u003cbr\u003eHow to effectively partner with first responders, streamlining care \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to replace panic and adrenaline with practiced, calm protocols\u003cbr\u003eInsightful suggestions and a list of recommended safety gadgets and prevention strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive checklist makes sure you benefit from all of the small actions, which strung together can make for a better outcome. This is a guide that meets you where you are. It does not require drastic changes. It is an easy read, and creates awareness in the reader about how much they can influence their health, and protect their future independence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a parent is incapacitated, or loses independence, adult children become part of the collateral damage and join the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Caught-in-the-Middle Generation\": \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaring for parents while raising their own kids. Of all categories of caregivers, these are the most stressed because they have often conflicting duties. Having a plan may avoid that stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing the information in \"Make a Plan to Save Your Life\" benefits everyone. If there is ANYTHING that can be done to possibly avoid these events, or minimize their impact, not just on the patient, but loved ones too, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is worth doing! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving a plan can save lives, protect independence, save thousands of dollars of unexpected medical expenses and save relationships from strain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you live alone, have elderly relatives, or simply want to be better prepared, this easy-to-read reference provides peace of mind and practical steps for surviving—and thriving—through emergencies at home or in public.\u003cbr\u003eDrawing from reputable medical organizations and expert sources, the book distills actionable advice empowering readers to maximize their survival chances and preserve independence.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914760577215,"sku":"a214d5ad-7c09-410e-907d-a89027557bd4","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/8b94e918d5e5f2beade2fb2f8b831d38.jpg?v=1785061904","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/make-a-plan-to-save-your-life-your-essential-guide-to-surviving-medical-emergencies","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}