Seniors Health and Safety

injury risks for adults over 65 Senior Safety The Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates: over 2.3 million US seniors (65+) were treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to common houshold items in 2010. = 100,000 senior citizens Most common causes of injury: home furnishings 2. and fixtures home 1. structures • Bathtubs • Doors • Cabinets • Nails • Fences • Countertops • Windows • Handrails • And more Over Over Beds • Chairs and sofas • Lamps • Ladders and stools • Tables • Carpets • And more 905,000 injuries 698,000 injuries 3. personal use items Over • Razors • Jewelry • Watches • Keychains • Brushes and combs • Coins • Desk supplies • And more 283,000 injuries *totals for 2010 According to the US Centers for Disease Control: 35-40% Falls are the of adults over 65 fall each year in fact: leading cause of injuries of 不 Americans over 65 and... Adults over 65 are among the highest at risk for residential fire deaths and injuries Prevention: services There are a number of services, like Life Alert or ADT's personal emergency response system, that can help seniors stay independent and give them a lifeline in case of a fall, injury, or other emergency. Personal Attention The key to senior safety is personal attention. If you are caring for a loved one make sure to check in with them often, call regularly, and make sure you receive notifications from their medical alert system or home security provider. Active Seniors HQ Headquarters for Active Seniors www.activeseniorshq.com injury risks for adults over 65 Senior Safety The Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates: over 2.3 million US seniors (65+) were treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to common houshold items in 2010. = 100,000 senior citizens Most common causes of injury: home furnishings 2. and fixtures home 1. structures • Bathtubs • Doors • Cabinets • Nails • Fences • Countertops • Windows • Handrails • And more Over Over Beds • Chairs and sofas • Lamps • Ladders and stools • Tables • Carpets • And more 905,000 injuries 698,000 injuries 3. personal use items Over • Razors • Jewelry • Watches • Keychains • Brushes and combs • Coins • Desk supplies • And more 283,000 injuries *totals for 2010 According to the US Centers for Disease Control: 35-40% Falls are the of adults over 65 fall each year in fact: leading cause of injuries of 不 Americans over 65 and... Adults over 65 are among the highest at risk for residential fire deaths and injuries Prevention: services There are a number of services, like Life Alert or ADT's personal emergency response system, that can help seniors stay independent and give them a lifeline in case of a fall, injury, or other emergency. Personal Attention The key to senior safety is personal attention. If you are caring for a loved one make sure to check in with them often, call regularly, and make sure you receive notifications from their medical alert system or home security provider. Active Seniors HQ Headquarters for Active Seniors www.activeseniorshq.com