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    March 25, 2008 Leave a Comment

    Tips for Senior Safety

    Senior safety at home is a real concern. There are several issues to worry about if you are a senior that you may not have needed to worry about as much previously. The following are some tips in areas of each of these issues:
    Fires:
    The fact is that elderly people experience more fires than not-elderly people. Usually this is because often cognition is decreased as you age, vision and hearing become impaired etc. Protect yourself and your home from fires with these helpful tips:
    • Test your smoke detectors once a month to make sure they work. Replace smoke detector batteries twice a year.
    • Keep a fire extinguisher on every floor in the house, and one near the stove in the kitchen.
    • Have a cognitive plan for fire escape routes.
    • Obtain an escape ladder for bedrooms located on the 2nd floor or higher.
    • Test to make sure you can open your windows easily.
    • Make sure burners are turned off after use. Mark the off position clearly so that even if you have impaired eye sight you will get it right.
    • Keep and store flammable materials in a safe place, away from heat, wires, etc.
    • Eliminate fire hazards in your home.

    Slips and Falls:

    As people age their chances of slipping and falling increase due to vision impairment, hearing impairment, loss of cognition, loss of balance, decreased muscle strength, etc. As a senior, slips and falls are even more dangerous because bones start to become brittle and skin gets thinner. So here are some tips for fall prevention:

    • Wear thin rubber soled shoes with shallow treads, they won’t slip on typically slippery surfaces, and the tread won’t catch rugs and make you trip.
    • Pick up your feet when walking – walk heel-toe, this may be awkward at first but will really help.
    • Install and use handrails in areas that are difficult to maneuver.
    • Focus, do not let yourself get in too big of a hurry, as rushing can cause accidents.
    • Remove slipping/tripping hazards immediately, especially items such as rugs, toys, wires, cords, etc.
    • Install grab bars around your tub or shower
    • Use non-skid strips or tub mats around sinks and toilets and tubs.
    • Keep regularly used items in easy to reach places.
    • Keep a phone nearby in case of an accident.

    Medical Emergencies:

    As you age you become more susceptible to chronic illness, and more likely to be injured in a fall etc. So, these things qualify as medical emergencies. To help protect yourself from these consider the following:
    • Use a medical emergency response program like Pioneer Emergency First Alert so that you are never alone and hurt and unable to get to a phone for help.
    • Have people check in on you regularly, or stay busy enough that someone will notice if you stay in.
    • Have a list of all medications you are taking on your person, so should you have an emergency your medical history and medications are easy to find.
    • Keep emergency contact numbers on hand and easy to get to.
    • Make sure you know the side effects of any medications you are on.

    These are just a few tips for senior safety, but take your safety seriously and you will live a longer, happier, healthier, and much more enjoyable life without the fear of lying helpless on the floor, or the pain of having bruised and broken bones.

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