Senior Safety: Risks & Tips for Staying Safe

SENIOR SAFETY TIPS Staying healthy also means staying safe. Here are some of the top accident risks seniors face, and tips on how to prevent them. A The Risks 26% of seniors make potentially serious mistakes when taking medications. V How to Stay Safe MEDICATIONS 1. Be sure your doctor knows ALL medications you are taking. 2. Check the expiration date of your medicines. 3. Keep a Vial of Life kit in your home. A The Risks 32% of seniors experience one or more talls per year and 57% of seniors who have fallen will fall again within the 12 months. V How to Stay Safe 1. Exercise regularly. Focus on leg strength and balance. 2. Ensure that steps and railings in your home are firmly fixed. SLIPS & FALLS 3. Wear a medical alert button to get help quickly if you fall. AThe Risks For seniors age 65+, the risk of dying in a fire is twice the national average. For seniors age 75+, the risk is 3 times greater. V How to Stay Safe 1. Never smoke in bed. 2. Keep space heaters away from flammable material. FIRES 3. Keep a working smoke, fire and CO2 monitors throughout your house. INFORMATION RESOURCES: http://assisted-living.aplaceformom.com/articles/importance-of-taking-medications http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/samples/cam031/00023656.pdf http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa-300.pdf +) Bay Alarm Medical FALLS HAPPEN. GET 24/7 PROTECTION. BayAlarmMedical.com 1-877-522-9633