The person, that I know will have my back is my 2 children. Since, the death of my father, mother getting Alzheimer's, brother & sister has drop out of the picture; So, my 2 grown children has step up to the plate & supported me.
I use to be a medic, enjoy reading books refer to the medical field. Thanks, Nicole for hosting the giveaway of your book " Rescuing Dawn". Going to add to my wish/read list.
Yes, do a neighboor watch group, in addition to it get with your neighboors like once a month have a get together, so you be able to get to know them better & get someone from your P.D. to come by & give out pointers on how to make your home & when you go ahead make your house & neighborhood better. When, you & your family go out talk about where you going ahead of time, esp. If you got children; like what to do if got separated from each other, like who to call if mommy/daddy got hurt.