Mays Senior Topic is all about Fire Safety. With the possibility of storms knocking out power and the use of candles for lights or trying to cook with alternate equipment, the risk is high. The following is an excerpt on fire safety. The full article is on our website under Senior Topics. Fire Safety Elderly fire safety is essential for ensuring your aging parents are safe. Are your loved ones protected? Elderly are at most risk of being injured in a fire for a variety of reasons. They are more likely to have mobility issues impairing their ability to escape danger. They may be on medication that impairs or slows their judgment and thus their need to escape. They are likely to live alone and have no one to call for help/assistance. Research has also shown that elderly die in fires due to cooking accidents at home. Many seniors also die in home fires caused by electric heaters and wood stoves. Go to our website and read the full article under Senior Topics:
Posted on: Fri, 09 May 2014 17:28:45 +0000
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