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HH ESTATE NEWS Drive Safely It happens… we are all aging and before we know it, the kids have left the house for university or to start a career and we find ourselves asking the age old question “Where did the time go?”. Issue 2 | 2018 | Heritage Hill Estate 36
ESTATE NEWS HH Safety tips for seniors A recent study conducted for the National Institute of Aging found that about 22 percent of elderly Americans age 71 and older—about 5.4 million people—are already experiencing some degree of decline in their mental faculties. The problem may not be severe enough to prevent taking care of their daily activities, but it can cause mild difficulty in completing those activities or in making complicated decisions. On a more personal level, this could mean seniors are going through subtle changes that make them vulnerable to scams or more susceptible to accidents. Safety, both in and out of the home, is a top priority for seniors and there are many simple safety steps that will reduce the risk of accidents. We worry about the safety of our parents and loved ones, so we’ve compiled a little list of safety tips for seniors, that can be implemented at home and away from home, to help give you a little peace of mind: Car Safety • Make sure all doors are locked and windows are rolled up while driving. You don’t want someone jumping into your car when you stop in traffic. • Never leave anything valuable in plain view. • Never leave car keys inside the vehicle, not even for “just a minute.” • Always lock the doors when you leave the vehicle, even for only a short time. • Park as close as possible to where you are going. • Avoid hiding a spare key in the car. • When returning to your car, look around as you approach the vehicle. • Have your key ready in your hand before approaching the car; don’t fumble looking for the key. • Peek into the back seat of your car before getting in. • Once you’re inside the car, lock all doors immediately. Home Safety • Put large numbers on your house that you can read easily from the street. • If you want to hide a spare key to the house, make sure to really hide it. Never put it in predictable places like under the doormat. • Leave a key with a neighbour you trust, in case you are locked out. • Set a timer on a radio to make it sound like there’s somebody home when you run an errand. • Have dead bolts installed on your doors.Lock all doors—especially the front door—when you’re working in the attic, basement or yard. • Never open the door to a stranger. If it is a repairman or a salesman, call the company they say they work for and verify. • If it’s someone needing to use the phone, get the number and call it for them. • Never tell people you are alone. • If you must let a stranger in, don’t let them think you are alone. Turn on a radio or television in another room to give the impression that someone else is around. • Limit the number of rooms a visitor can see. Don’t show strangers what you have in the house. Make it a habit to be security conscious. Please share this information with your family and friends. We are planning a Safety Awareness Day on the Estate. More detail to follow – this is one not to be missed! Be safe. Be aware. HH Security Committee Issue 2 | 2018 | Heritage Hill Estate 37
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