Medical problems, I can see. Other than that, didn’t your neighbors live through WWII, the depression and general life situations where they learned how to get past a few weeks of disaster?
Well, I’m talking about a situation where there is a complete break down of civil order and services. My neighbors are in their 70s and 80s. Many wouldn’t be able to physically sustain themselves. Not to mention many are dependent on medication and such. In an extended disaster, many wouldn’t last long.
It sounds hard hearted, but if you were a prepper, would you share your limited resources with your frail neighbors? Survival instincts would kick in I bet.