Older citizens must learn and adapt to rewards and hardships of aging. Before, let me, at the age of 55, you simply enter the “older” arena and are only beginning to realize and experience events that you may encounter. First you will get acquainted with such things as special prices in a restaurant for pensioners, shopping days for the elderly, or discounted prices for retirement trips. Everything is very good, yes?
But with age you will come across more difficult situations. Many older people are injured in or around the house. Falls, fires and drug interactions are some of the home accidents. Can you recognize signs of aging, such as confusion, forgetfulness, and even anger? You may face the loss of your wife or husband for illness or death. Are you ready to live alone? Can you take care of your home and yourself? Do you have safety and warnings to help you stay safe?
Home security systems are perfect, but suppose an attacker comes in the form of a fall, heart attack, or other emergency medical care? The home security system cannot help you if you cannot get to the control panel to ask for help. What if you can't reach the phone? If you can not dial 911, your phone will not help you!
Personal alarm not only for home security. Personal safety warnings can save your life by triggering medical and other emergency assistance. If you can touch the bracelet on your wrist, pendant or pin, you can get help. Help that you can not call if you can not get to your phone.
Some safety tips for seniors:
Phone calls. Do not enter into conversations with strangers. Do not give the caller your name, address or marital status. Never give your caller your personal history or other identifying information! Call your police department if you get obscene calls, numerous hangs or incorrect calls, or night calls from strangers.
At your door: never open the door to a stranger. Never let anyone come to your home to use a telephone or bath. Instead, offer to call them. Always keep a locked door between you and them!
It is easy to install inexpensive one-way holes for inspection. If you do not feel that the locks on the doors are adequate, a professional locksmith or friend will help you in choosing and installing a safe lock. Remember that the lock is only as good as the door and the frame to which it is attached.
Be safe on the street: most street crimes are crimes of opportunity. A thief is looking for an easy target: 1) a woman walking along a quiet street, or 2) a person who just cashed in her pension check. The thief will probably be a teenager, a man and a stranger to you. A purse and a wallet are commonly used, and the most likely attack is with a punch and a run. Trauma attacks with a hit makes people afraid to be on the street, and they feel that their safety and quality of life are at risk. Here are a few rules to remember:
1. Do not carry large sums of money.
2. Never forget your money so that anyone can see it.
3. Never carry value with you.
You cannot always plan for the unknown, and emergencies occur at home, in church or in public places. Personal safety warnings help older people live safely where they are most comfortable - in their own homes. Older people can enjoy independent living, knowing that they can get help if needed.
Aging should not concern stress and anxiety. Older people can enjoy peace of mind and be assured that help is available, no matter where they are, or what happens in an emergency. Personal security device is a friend in practice.
