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ON-THE-GO PROTECTION
Active Guardian

Sometimes making the investment in a medical alert system isn’t enough to keep you safe from falls and accidents
at home. We put together this helpful infographic to help you take the necessary precautions for preventing a fall.

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• Handrails on both sides of • Cooking related accidents • Use slip-resistant carpets and
stairs. are the leading case of fire rugs.
injuries for older Americans.
• Make sure the home doesn't Long sleeves are more likely • Ask your doctor to review
have extension cords or long to catch fire. your medication to identify
cables in walking paths. any side effects, such as
• Have at leat one phone dizziness or drowsiness.
• Keep walkways as clear as where it would be accessible
possible, and be sure pets in the event of an accident. • Place grab bars and non-slip
are not frequently underfoot. Consider a cordless phone, mats in bathtub.
but make sure it's charged
• Keep ash trays, lighters and and keep it with you. • Heating Equipment is blamed
other fire sources (heaters, for many fires in the homes
hot plates, tea pots) away • Improve the lighting in your of elderly people. Exercise
from beds and bedding. home. caution when using space
heaters and wood stoves.
• Turn water heater • Install and maintain at least
temperature to 120 degrees one smoke detector on each
to prevent scalding. floor of the home.

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