Home Safety Tips
Fall Prevention / Safety-proof Your Home For Older Adults (Video)
An unfortunate misstep can change your life if you slip on a wet floor or trip on a rug. Many older people break a bone each year if they fall. Breaks can lead to more serious problems for older people, such as hospitalization, injury, and disability. Don’t feel alone if you or someone you know…
Read MoreProtect Against Elder Abuse / Criminals Who Target Older Adults (Video)
The pandemic hit everyone hard, but what implications and consequences has it had for the older generations? Older adults have been hit hard by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Mortality data from Oxford COVID-19 Evidence Service indicates a risk of mortality of 3.6% for people in their 60s, which increases to 8.0% and 14.8% for people…
Read MorePrevent Poisoning: Carbon Monoxide, Medications, Cleaning products (Video)
Prevent poisonings for Older Adults Carbon Monoxide Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning by having detectors, not attempting to heat your home with the stove or oven as they give off this deadly gas that cannot be smelled. Medications Keep medications in original containers and ask for large print labels so instructions are easy to read, always…
Read MoreProtect Against Fire and Related Dangers For Older Adults (Video)
Protect against fire and related dangers If there is a fire in your home, don’t try to put it out. Leave and call 911. Know at least two ways to get out of your apartment or home. When you’re cooking, don’t wear loose clothes or clothes with long sleeves Replace appliances that have fraying…
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