Elderly People Safety

Staying Slips and Falls 32%of elderly fall one or more times a year. 57% of those who have fallen will fall again within a year. Stay safe exercise, focus on legs, strength and balance -Get steps and handrails where needed -Ensure handrails are secure, -If you fall regularly ask your Doctorabout a medical alert button in case you cannot get back up Healthy Staying safe Fire 65+risk of dying from fire is doubled -never smoke in bed -dont dry clothes in front of fire -Keephéaters away from materials -keep testing smoke, fire and C02 detectors in the house - Check batteries regularly - If you're slow moving keep a fireblanket close to the bed for emergencies in case you can't escape Household objects Causes: doors cabinets nails fances counters windows razors baths beds rugs boiling water- falling and hitting a sharp object or not having good spacal awareness can be bad - Safety proof cabinets doors etc. - Get Rubber based rugs to prevent slipping - If you have reduced motor skills, get big handle extenders for knives - Use thermometers if you have reducedFeelingin your hands to avoid blisters - Think about special brushes dusters and hoovers designed especially for reducedmovement - Anti slip mats in bathroom - Electric razor if shaky