Marie Beausoleil

Aside from the obvious dangers, like stopping breathing at night, a major concern with sleep apnea is the link between this disorder and cardiovascular health. With sleep apnea, you will likely wake up multiple times a night due to the shallow breathing and pauses in your breathing. It is also good to be aware of your mental health when you have any type of sleep disorder, including sleep apnea. If you notice that your mental health is declining, it is a good reason to talk to your doctor about your signs of sleep apnea.

The purpose of quarantine, then, is to prevent the possibility of coming into contact with a virus that can be deadly and spread quickly – just as the common cold is easily spread. If the purpose of quarantine is to keep healthy family members well, you’ll need to be prepared ahead of time with all of the supplies you need for food, sanitation, and hygiene. Most people find it helpful to cut out plastic sheeting ahead of time that will fit these entrances so that in times of stress, all you have to do is tape them up. Once you’re sheltered in place, you’ll want to keep communication lines open with radio communication so that you’ll know when it’s safe to leave your home.

You never know when you’ll find yourself in a situation where you have to manage without power, internet, or the ability to head out to the store to buy what you need. The problem with water, of course, is that it’s difficult to store in large amounts, so look at how much water you can store, and how you might acquire more water. Since many natural disasters can pop up quite quickly, it’s a smart idea to make a small pack of clothing part of your emergency kit. Stock up on diapers, make sure you have a pet carrier and leash, and don’t forget about food and water for everyone, including pets.

However, with an OFFICIAL death toll so far of more than three times that of SARS, COVID-19 deserves our complete attention. This means that while droplets of saliva or sweat do land on surfaces and infect them, the virus is able to stay in the air as measles does and infect someone who breathes that air even after the infected person has left. For a virus like SARS-CoV-2, which has up to a 27 day incubation period, you need to be prepared to stay isolated for several months or longer. Tips for Setting Up a New PlannerHow to Achieve Financial Preparedness for PreppersWhy Preppers Should be Concerned with Financial Preparedness Brought to you from the wacky chaos of our home in rural Nova Scotia, Canada!