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Spartan745 |
How to survive with elderly/handicapped/disabled/incompetent family?
Jan 30 2011, 10:00 PM EST
Okay so I've been giving my Zombie/Apocalyptic/Natural Disaster/SHTF scenario very seriously. I've thought of various locations to travel, equipment I need to get, weapons, etc. Then I though about my family.Unlike most of you, I don't have family members that may be as active or lively as yours. As I've read from some of the threads, some of your parents/family are very well suited or prepared for a possible z-day. I have my mother (early 50s) and aunt (mid 50s) who are somewhat frail and most likely can't survive a survival situation very long. Plus, my mother has a bad left ankle which she got from a falling accident that fractured it, requiring two surgeries. My family and I are also of Korean descent (which doesn't really matter honestly) but I know when we're in a survival situation, they will rely on me for some things like helping them cross rough terrain, translate for them, possibly carry their gear (if they have any), and take care of them when they have mental breakdowns I feel that if Z-day were to occur they might last a week, tops. Also if they ever get infected, while I can never say I'll be prepared, I think I'll be capable of finishing them off. I don't like the idea of doing that nor will I ever like the idea of doing that, but I know that's a possibility that can't be ignored. While I don't want it to happen, I kind of hope that I'm not around my family when something like a zombie infection occurs. Only because that will be one (or two) less things for me to stress/worry/cry over. I'll probably still cry like a little b***h So I ask all of you, what suggestions, guidelines, etc. do you have for trying to survive with your loved ones who may not do very in a z-day/survival situation? Do you find this valuable?
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Spartan745 |
1. RE: How to survive with elderly/handicapped/disabled/incompetent family?
Jan 30 2011, 10:10 PM EST
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P.S. For any of you who thinks of ditching their parents/loved one/etc. because they're going to drag you down or hold you back etc. Don't be so ridiculous. I hate it when there are kids and adults (unfortunately I know a few people like this) who will ditch whoever they live with and/or know. I have friends that come from crappy families (one was physically abused) that I know for a fact that they'd still go back and try to save their families if they were in a SHTF situation. So while I can't say that every person would/should save their family/loved ones, there's no denying that some would try.The fact of the matter is too, those people you ditch would probably try to save you if they were the competent ones and you were the "dead weight". They might not believe in a zombie apocalypse or any apocalypse for that matter. But you are their flesh and blood, you came to this earth because of them. It's an obligation for almost any person to save their kin. My viewpoint when it comes to dealing with other survivors (from family to random strangers) is this: Can you kill them in cold blood if necessary? Meaning, if someone's bitten, or go crazy, or think you're dead weight and try to kill you, could you finish them off? If you can't then they're at least worth the attempt of saving if not outright doing so. I doubt many of you could finish off loved ones if they get bitten (even myself). Do you find this valuable? |
OriginalClamurai |
2. RE: How to survive with elderly/handicapped/disabled/incompetent family?
Jan 30 2011, 10:17 PM EST
I would try my hardest to save every single one of them. They mean too much to me to just abandon.As for killing them, I don't think I could do it. That's such a horrific thing, I don't think I have it in me. Do you find this valuable? |
JunkCollector |
3. RE: How to survive with elderly/handicapped/disabled/incompetent family?
Jan 30 2011, 10:41 PM EST
I had bug out bags and medical supplies prepared for both of my elderly parents, until they passed last year. My father was on oxygen and my mother was unable to walk long. I had plans for their medicines, spare oxygen and other needs for at least a year. I also prepared for their diets, extra blankets, and etc..
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Spartan745 |
4. RE: How to survive with elderly/handicapped/disabled/incompetent family?
Jan 30 2011, 11:23 PM EST
| Post edited: Jan 30 2011, 11:25 PM EST
"I had bug out bags and medical supplies prepared for both of my elderly parents, until they passed last year. My father was on oxygen and my mother was unable to walk long. I had plans for their medicines, spare oxygen and other needs for at least a year. I also prepared for their diets, extra blankets, and etc.."I'm sorry to hear that. While they're not as old as the ages I assume what your parents were, that would have been something to consider as time passes. Unfortunately other than my mom and aunt I don't have any real family. I have friends that I consider not really friends (just hang out and talk) and the ones that I consider real are far and wide (out of state and nation). And being an ethnic minority in west michigan doesn't really help either. Do you find this valuable? |
