Beyond Driving

Three out of four Americans are at risk for some kind of natural disaster. While surviving and recovering from a disaster would be difficult for anyone, those with dementia and the nearly 10 million family and friends who care for them would face unique challenges. Caregivers have their hands full with day-to-day issues. All the more reason to figure out ahead of time how to prepare for a natural disaster or unexpected major storm, when there’s often no time to stop and think.

The Hartford and the MIT AgeLab created The Calm Before the Storm: Family Conversations about Disaster Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia to help caregivers better plan for natural disasters by talking to – and planning with – family, friends and others. The booklet was developed from research conducted with family caregivers in different parts of the United States. It includes a variety of worksheets, checklists and helpful resources. Order this publication now.

You hear about the home fire in the neighborhood across town. You see a fire-ravaged house on the news. And many of us think to ourselves: “That would never happen to me. I’m careful!” Yet, a home fire occurs every 83 seconds in the United States, and more fire deaths and injuries occur in the home than anywhere else. This suggests that most Americans underestimate the danger of fire and overestimate their ability to protect themselves and their families.

You want your home to be your haven, where you feel safe and secure. That’s why The Hartford developed a comprehensive program called Fire Sense that you can easily access on the web at: www.thehartford.com/firesense or by requesting a free printed copy of our guide: “Fire Sense: The Smart Way to Prevent, Detect and Escape Home Fires.” Order this publication now.