| Staying safe has become an issue for everyone. | | | | safety at home. Ask a trusted friend or neighbor |
| Becoming the victim of a crime is a concern for | | | | to walk through your home and help you look for |
| people of any age, especially aging adults. Staying | | | | things that you can do to improve your safety. |
| safe just takes common sense. As children, we | | | | Make a list of things you notice. They can give |
| were all taught the dangers of "stranger danger". | | | | you advice, or see things you may have missed. |
| Prevent from becoming a victim by always being | | | | Prevention of any kind whether it may be in |
| aware of your surroundings. More people venture | | | | regards to health, safety, or preventing falls |
| out during the summer months. For seniors, go | | | | should always be top priority in being able to |
| with a group or take a friend. Safety is best in | | | | remain in the comfort of your own home for |
| numbers. If you have a caregiver, take them | | | | years to come. |
| along. If you venture out alone, always have your | | | | If you are an aging adult and limited in your |
| car keys ready when going to your car. If you | | | | mobility, if you provide long distance care for a |
| see anyone suspicious go back in the store and | | | | loved one, or you are taking care of someone |
| tell someone. Go by your gut feeling. Keep your | | | | that may have health issues, if you are a senior |
| purse close at your side and place your wallet in | | | | who lives alone or is alone for a part of the day |
| your pocket. Take only the money or credit card | | | | or night, you can feel safe at all times in your |
| you may need. | | | | home by investing in a Personal Emergency |
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| If you did make an appointment with a company, | | | | twenty four hour a day help with just a touch of |
| ask a friend or family member to stop by so you | | | | a button. You are never alone. This is wonderful |
| are not alone. Posting a "No Solicitors" sign in your | | | | for families that live far from their loved ones and |
| window should prevent people from soliciting on | | | | worry about safety issues, or the families that |
| your property. Always ask advice from a trusted | | | | care for a loved one, but cannot always be there. |
| friend or family member before signing anything. | | | | Aging adults that receive in-home care that is |
| Making the choice to remain living in the comfort | | | | provided by a caregiver or companion, what |
| of your own home starts with safety. So for | | | | happens when the caregiver or companion leaves |
| safety at home, make sure your walk-way area | | | | for the day? |
| are well lit at night. Roll up those sleeves when | | | | Safety comes first. If your loved one falls or |
| cooking to prevent your clothes from getting | | | | needs help, the voice activated system will |
| caught on pot handles. Make sure bathroom rugs | | | | summon help. It gives you comfort to know that |
| have non-skid backing to prevent falls. Light up | | | | help is always available at a push of a button. You |
| those stairways and hallways with night lights. | | | | can learn more about Personal Emergency |
| Install handrails in the bathtub. Reposition furniture | | | | Response Systems or Safety Assessments of |
| so it is out of walkway areas. Remove clutter. By | | | | your home by requesting information in the |
| taking a few precautions, you can improve your | | | | request consultation form on our web site. |