Home Safety and Security for Seniors - Tip Sheet by SecuritySystemReviews.com
Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB) July 29, 2013 -- With America’s Baby Boomer generation aging, more and more families are faced with concerns about their senior relatives. Many more seniors than ever before are opting to live independently, in their own homes, but there are safety risks and concerns that are unique to seniors.
The home safety and security specialists at SecuritySystemReviews.com created a list of tips homeowners can follow to ensure they’re safe in their own home. SecuritySystemReviews.com is a site dedicated to providing consumers with information to prepare for security system installation. The site also provides rankings and reviews of top security companies, such as Protect America reviews.
1. Both indoor and outdoor areas of the home should be well lit, to prevent falling from occurring. Falls are one of the leading causes of death and injury amongst older individuals. A well lit exterior can not only prevent falls from occurring, but also serves as a great deterrent against potential intruders.
2. Seniors should be especially cautious of answering the door for strangers. Seniors are often the victim of scams, and this can even include from individuals posing as representatives from security system companies, offering security system contracts that may be too good to be true. Seniors should avoid answering the door if they don’t know the person on the other side.
3. Seniors should consider using a medical alert system. Many security system companies offer medical alert monitoring as part of their traditional wireless and cellular security systems.
4. Seniors are at a very high risk of becoming a victim of a fire. In fact, aside from falls, home fires are the leading cause of accidental death among people over 65 years old. In order to help prevent fires, seniors should smoke detectors installed on every level of the home, and all wiring should be checked for signs of damage or wear. It’s also important to warn seniors of the risks of using space heaters and other similar devices.
5. Many seniors take a combination of medications, but when used improperly or in the wrong combination this can be deadly. Seniors should have a pill organizer that clearly labels what should be taken and when to avoid potential sickness or death from mismanaging medication.
6. Seniors should carry a phone with them throughout the home. Because of mobility issues it may be more difficult to reach a phone in case of emergency, so a mobile or cordless phone is an ideal option for seniors.
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Tim Eveler, SecuritySystemReviews.com, http://www.SecuritySystemReviews.com, 571-235-4565, [email protected]
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