Fire Safety Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
It is always better to prepare yourself for any emergency situation. Redhaven Care Homes, assisted living okc, share some safety tips for seniors and caregivers during fire outbreak.
It is always better to prepare yourself for any emergency situation. Redhaven Care Homes, assisted living okc, share some safety tips for seniors and caregivers during fire outbreak.
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SAFETY TIPS FOR<br />
FIRE<br />
AND<br />
SENIORS<br />
CAREGIVERS
INTRODUCTION<br />
Senior people over the age of<br />
65 years faces a greater risk of<br />
dying in home fires or involved<br />
in any fire‐related incidences.<br />
There are certain special<br />
precautions which are advisable<br />
<strong>for</strong> seniors <strong>and</strong> caregivers to<br />
follow to protect themselves<br />
<strong>and</strong> their homes from fire. Here<br />
we discuss a few important<br />
ones.
UNDERSTANDING<br />
THE RISK<br />
Older adults often suffer from<br />
mobility, health, sight <strong>and</strong><br />
hearing problems which<br />
hinder them from taking any<br />
prompt action during a fire<br />
emergency.<br />
Physical limitations made<br />
them rely on caregiver,<br />
neighbor, or outside source<br />
<strong>for</strong> any help against fire<br />
outbreak.
INSTALL SMOKE<br />
ALARMS<br />
Each level of your home <strong>and</strong><br />
sleeping areas should be<br />
equipped with smoke alarms.<br />
Smoke alarms almost double<br />
the chances of survival with<br />
their initial warning.<br />
Monthly maintenance <strong>and</strong><br />
replacing the battery once a<br />
year can ensure proper<br />
functioning of the system.
PLAN YOUR WAY<br />
OUT<br />
Pre‐planning your escape route<br />
can help you save precious time<br />
during any fire emergency. At<br />
least keep two exits in mind <strong>and</strong><br />
check the doorways <strong>for</strong> a walker<br />
or wheelchair accessibility.<br />
If required then make necessary<br />
changes like widening doorways<br />
<strong>for</strong> proper movement <strong>and</strong> only<br />
use elevator if instructed by the<br />
fire department.
DON'T ISOLATE<br />
YOURSELF<br />
Make fire safety plans with<br />
your family members, neighbors<br />
or contact local fire emergency<br />
<strong>for</strong> any specific needs.<br />
<strong>Fire</strong> department authority can<br />
help make a better escape route<br />
during critical situations <strong>and</strong> may<br />
provide some important safety<br />
suggestions.
MAKE YOUR<br />
HOUSE FIRE-SAFE<br />
Carelessness often leads to fire<br />
outbreak. It is advisable to<br />
keep flammable objects away<br />
from beds or any oxygen source.<br />
Avoid wearing loose clothes<br />
while cooking <strong>and</strong> use a timer to<br />
remind you of food in the oven.<br />
Use heaters instead of oven to<br />
heat your room <strong>and</strong> take<br />
precautions if you suffer from<br />
drowsiness
SHIFT TO<br />
ASSISTED LIVING<br />
Modern assisted living<br />
communities offer the highest<br />
level of safety <strong>and</strong> security<br />
measures <strong>for</strong> seniors.<br />
These centers are equipped with<br />
smoke detectors, fire<br />
extinguishers, evacuation<br />
assistance, professionally<br />
inspected wiring which will<br />
ensure complete safety <strong>for</strong> every<br />
members.
REDHAVEN CARE HOMES<br />
6900 Northwest 129th Street<br />
Oklahoma City, OK, 73142<br />
6916 Northwest 129th Street<br />
Oklahoma City, OK, 73142<br />
(405) 306‐2605<br />
redhavencare@gmail.com<br />
www.redhavencarehomes.com
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