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Fire Safety for Seniors

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5 Safe Heaters For Seniors: Getting Toasty and Warm… Safely!

Feeling cold is a common complaint of aging. Often this is a side effect of medication or symptom of different ailments. But, seniors are also at a higher risk of injury or death in a fire. Here are some safe heaters for seniors and elderly people to keep them toasty and warm… safely!

Tags Fire Safety for Seniors, Winter Safety for Seniors
best stove locks for seniors with dementia

The Best Stove Locks for Seniors With Dementia

Controlling access to the stove might be necessary to decrease the chance of a kitchen fire. Use these stove locks for seniors with dementia to lock out the stove or turn it off completely in the event of an emergency.

Tags Dementia Care, Fire Safety for Seniors
senior hands stirring a pot on a cooking stove

A Guide to Stove Safety for the Elderly

Using a stove can keep a senior fed with nutritious food while providing an enjoyable activity. But, it is important that seniors can cook and use a stove safely. Here are some safety tips for both electric and gas stoves to improve kitchen safety for the elderly.

Tags Cooking for Seniors, Fire Safety for Seniors
close up of older hand using an easy to use fire extinguisher for elderly people

Finding An Easy To Use Fire Extinguisher For The Elderly

We know that seniors and the elderly are more vulnerable if there is a fire in their home. Fire extinguishers are necessary but are often heavy and difficult to use. But, here are some easy to use fire extinguishers for the elderly to make their homes a little safer.

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senior man installing smoke detector as part of his fire safety plan

Important Home Fire Safety Tips For The Elderly

Seniors are especially at risk of injury – or even death – in the event of a fire. Decrease the risks by implementing a fire escape plan for elderly loved ones. Use the following fire safety tips for seniors to get your plan started today!

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senior woman holding loud smoke alarms for seniors

The Best Smoke Alarms For Seniors & The Elderly

The common ailments of aging make fires more risky for our seniors and the elderly. Mobility issues make quick escapes more difficult. Hearing problems can prevent early warning. So, to improve the chance of surviving a fire, here are the best smoke alarms for seniors and the elderly.

Tags Fire Safety for Seniors, Hearing Loss

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