Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Home Safety for the Elderly

At NAFC, we remain perennially concerned about home safety for the elderly, particularly with regards to the risk factors for falling and their consequences.  Always on the lookout for advice to pass along, I recently came across a home safety "checklist" that I'd like to share from Pamalyn Kea...
Anonymous
Alecu
6/25/09 7:10am

I think we should be careful with out kids too. I have read on Project Weight Loss some tips regarding our children's safety. Laundry room may be a dangerous place too. Colorful detergent boxes and noisy appliances attract children, so I don't let any supply sitting out on the dryer or washer. Usually I dispose empty containers in the outdoor trash and wipe up any residue after use. Talking about clothes, best time to iron is when children sleep.