Karen’s Korner,
With a growing number of older adults living independently, it’s increasingly important to make sure that they’re safe at home. Falls, burns, and poisonings are among the most common accidents involving older people.
Older adults who live alone may also become the victims of criminals who target older people. If you’re an older adult living on your own, or care for an older person living alone, here’s what you need to do to stay safe.
It is vital for us to be aware of your surroundings, whether at home or out and about. Awareness is very important. Looking for obstacles, checking possible outcomes, educating ourselves concerning those things that can be readily problematic for us.
Always keep emergency numbers handy:
- 911 – POLICE, FIRE, EMERGENCY
- POISON CONTROL:1-800-222-1222
- FAMILY MEMBER CONTACT
- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER’S NUMBER!
Things to consider for safety concerns:
- Falls
- Food and Nutrition
- Decline of Communication Skills and Cognitive Function
- Loss of Mobility
- Home Fires and Burns
- Electric Shock
- Medication Errors
- Home Security
- Personal Safety
- Scams
SAFETY IS VITAL FOR SENIOR ADULTS. – BE ALERT….BE AWARE….AND BE INFORMED!
For questions, please don’t hesitate to call our office here at the Webster Parish Council on Aging. (318-371-3056)