June is Home Safety Month. Injuries at home are a major safety risk, largely affecting children and older adults. The links to articles and resources below can show you how to create a safer home for yourself or your loved ones.
Home Safety Tips for the Summer (Home Safety Council)
Sometimes, summer fun can lead to accidents. By taking a few simple safety steps in advance, summertime can be a safe time at home. Read More
Safety at Home - Older Adults (Underwriters Laboratory)
Last year, more than one million people over the age 65 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products they live with and use everyday. With the senior population in our country soaring and the “baby boomers” closing in on their sixties, this number of injuries could easily double over the next 20 years. That’s why it’s important for you to start spotting safety hazards and taking some simple steps to correct them. Read More
Medicine Safety (Pfizer)
Your role in medicine safety continues after you take your medication home from the pharmacy. Each time you take your medicine—or give medicine to someone you care for—you are playing a key role in ensuring your safety and the safety of those in your care. Read More
Falls Prevention (Home Safety Council)
According to The State of Home Safety in America™ (2004) conducted by the Home Safety Council, falls are by far the leading cause of unintentional home injury death. Taking a walk through your home can help you identify and remedy potential falling hazards. Read More.
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