Senior Safety
Key Guidelines for
Older Adult Fire/Burn Safety
§Smoking: Don’t smoke when drowsy
§Cooking: Wear safest clothing
§Scalds: Set water heater thermostat
to keep temperature from exceeding 120°F/38C°
§Home heating: Keep flammable liquids outside the household
§Electricity: Repair or replace damaged wires, switches, plugs, appliances
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Here are just a few points, one in each of the areas we’ve discussed.
Smoking:  Don’t smoke when drowsy
Cooking:  Wear safest clothing
Scalds:  Set water heater thermostat to keep temperature from exceeding 120°F/38°
Home heating: Keep flammable liquids outside the household
Electricity: Repair or replace damaged wires, cords, plugs, appliances
      Are there any others you would like to emphasize?  Any we’ve left out?
     Any questions?
     Anything you’d like to share from your own experience?
     Thank you!