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FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERSR E D H A V E N C A R E H O M E S
Senior people over the age of
65 years faces a greater risk of
dying in home fires or involved
in any fire‐related incidences.
There are certain special
precautions which are advisable
for seniors and caregivers to
follow to protect themselves
and their homes from fire. Here
we discuss a few important
ones.
INTRODUCTION
UNDERSTANDING THE RISKOlder adults often suffer from
mobility, health, sight and
hearing problems which
hinder them from taking any
prompt action during a fire
emergency.
Physical limitations made
them rely on caregiver,
neighbor, or outside source
for any help against fire
outbreak.
Each level of your home and
sleeping areas should be
equipped with smoke alarms.
Smoke alarms almost double
the chances of survival with
their initial warning.
Monthly maintenance and
replacing the battery once a
year can ensure proper
functioning of the system.
INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS
PLAN YOUR WAY OUTPre‐planning your escape route
can help you save precious time
during any fire emergency. At
least keep two exits in mind and
check the doorways for a walker
or wheelchair accessibility.
If required then make necessary
changes like widening doorways
for proper movement and only
use elevator if instructed by the
fire department.
Make fire safety plans with
your family members, neighbors
or contact local fire emergency
for any specific needs.
Fire department authority can
help make a better escape route
during critical situations and may
provide some important safety
suggestions.
DON'T ISOLATE YOURSELF
MAKE YOUR HOUSE FIRE-SAFECarelessness often leads to fire
outbreak. It is advisable to
keep flammable objects away
from beds or any oxygen source.
Avoid wearing loose clothes
while cooking and use a timer to
remind you of food in the oven.
Use heaters instead of oven to
heat your room and take
precautions if you suffer from
drowsiness.
Modern assisted living
communities offer the highest
level of safety and security
measures for seniors.
These centers are equipped with
smoke detectors, fire
extinguishers, evacuation
assistance, professionally
inspected wiring which will
ensure complete safety for every
members.
SHIFT TO ASSISTED LIVING
REDHAVEN CAREHOMES
6900 Northwest 129th Street
Oklahoma City, OK, 73142
6916 Northwest 129th Street
Oklahoma City, OK, 73142
(405) 306‐2605
www.redhavencarehomes.com
