Imagine if all the worries that come with hurricane season were taken care of for you by people you could depend on.

If you or a loved one has been contemplating senior independent or assisted living, South Florida’s escalated tropical activity forecast for the 2024 hurricane season is a good reason to think about your options sooner rather than later.

Increasing storm strength, frequent flooding and skyrocketing homeowners’ insurance rates that show no signs of relenting are all considerations for seniors living alone and their families.

Especially for those still living in a single-family home or a waterfront condominium, dealing with hurricane season preparations requires considerable strength and fitness, or access to someone reliable who can help with putting up hurricane shutters, securing loose items in the yard before a storm, shopping for supplies like canned goods, batteries and water, and even home generator maintenance.

Each year, MorseLife stands well-prepared to be a safe haven for our residents, staff and families, as well as Palm Beach community seniors in need.

While MorseLife provides assisted living and skilled nursing care services, many seniors who are still active choose to leave all their hurricane preparedness worries behind with the carefree resort lifestyle of The Levin Palace, our luxurious independent living residence.

On our private 50-acre West Palm Beach campus, situated away from dangerous coastal wind and flooding zones, we’ve fortified our buildings with more than $160 million in new construction. We also maintain six bi-fuel generators, which allow us to remain independently operational for up to 19 days without interruption or concern.

Ready.gov, the national emergency preparedness website, created “Take Control in 1,2,3,” a comprehensive guide with checklists for older adults and those with disabilities and special needs to help better organize their planning for disasters like hurricanes.]

Some tips for older adults, and particularly for those living alone include:

• Plan how you will communicate if you have a communication need.
• Plan for food, water, and essentials for you and pets or service animals.
• Create a First Aid kit that includes medicines, medical supplies, batteries and chargers.
• Plan for your transportation if you need help evacuating.
• Plan how you will evacuate with any assistive devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
• Make copies of Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance cards.
• Create an Emergency Preparedness Kit that includes:
  • Contact information for important people and care providers.
  • A list of medicines you need, dosage instructions and any allergies.
  • Contact information for your durable medical provider.
  • Need-to-know information for first responders and others who might need to help you.

At MorseLife, hurricane safety is a top priority. We take care of over 3,600 patients per day, including 800 residents in our independent and assisted living facilities, as well as thousands of seniors in our at-home care programs. Please call us today to discuss the many ways we can put your mind at ease during hurricane season and all year long.