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senior Fire Safety

 More than 350,000 fires occur each year and often within the homes of seniors. Some of the leading causes include cooking, portable heaters, and faulty electrical equipment. Learn how to keep your home and loved ones safe. 

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Senior Fire Safety

 Whether you're cooking, working outdoors, or relaxing at home, make sure you follow these fire safety tips to keep your family safe. 

NFPA Safety Tips for Seniors

 Older adults are at a higher risk of dying in a home fire.  Find out how to protect yourself with these safety tips. 

Cooking Safety Tips for Older Adults

 Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries year after year.  Older adults (ages 65+) are at significantly higher risk of dying from a cooking related fire.  This high-quality 60-second public service announcement provides safety tips to help older adults cook safely and prevent home cooking fires. 

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7 Home Safety Tips for Older Adults

 With a growing number of older adults living independently, it's increasingly important to make sure that they are safe at home. 

Simple Modifications for Senior Home Safety

 Erin Albers from Home Instead Senior Care explains a few simple and inexpensive ways that seniors can remain at home, where most want to safely age. 

Safety Checklist For Seniors Living Alone

 You’re not alone. Millions of seniors live on their own, and I want to make sure they have the best quality of life possible. That’s why I created this video with a safety checklist for seniors so they can be more prepared in case an emergency happens. Here are some tips that will help keep your loved ones safe while living alone! 

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Fire Safety for Older Adults PDFFire Safety for Older Adults U.S. Fire AdministrationSAFETY TIPS FOR OLDER ADULTSSafety National institute on agingHow to report elder abuse
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