Senior Citizen Safety

• Take your time getting out of chairs and bed—and find your balance before walking
• Space heaters should have a minimum of a three-foot clearance from combustible material
• Wear tight-fitting or rolled-up sleeves whenever cooking over a stove—and never leave cooking unattended or cook when drowsy 
• Cool off burns with cold water for 10-15 minutes 
• If your clothes catch fire, remember to stop, drop, and roll
• Test your smoke detector once a month—and change its batteries twice a year
• Use non-slip mats and install grab bars in your bathtub or shower
• Never smoke while you are laying down, drowsy, in bed, or on medication 

For additional senior safety resources, visit the National Fire Prevention Association site. You can also download our helpful Senior Safety Tips Flyer in English or Spanish.