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The Seniors Safe Living Guide, Part I: Seniors and Injury

There's no place like home – and sometimes it seems like there's no place safer. For seniors, however, the home is where many injuries occur, and most of these are due to falls. Changes that are part of the normal aging process, such as declining vision, hearing, sense of touch or smell and bone density can increase the risk of injury. Injuries can also be more of a problem for seniors because, as the body ages, it takes longer to heal and recover from injury.

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Pool Safety Nets

Pool Safety NetsNews media routinely publish reports about children drowning from accidentally falling into pools. Although by themselves these deaths amount to immeasurable tragedies for the families, the tragedy is greater considering that many of these deaths are avoidable. Pool safety nets provide necessary protection to ensure that they do not occur.

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First Aid Kits

First Aid KitsYou never know when someone might get hurt – broken ankles, nasty gashes, and first-degree burns usually happen without warning. In the event of an injury, be it an open head wound or a paper cut, you’ll want to be prepared to administer the proper first aid treatment. That’s why a first aid kit is a must for every home, every vehicle, and every outing.

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72 Hour Kits

72 Hour KitsA seventy-two hour kit represents a basic requirement for any home or office to help occupants survive after unforeseen disasters strike. Kits should contain a number of items to help individuals survive in a disaster's aftermath.

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Baby Breathing Monitors

Baby Breathing Monitors Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) occurs when an infant suddenly stops breathing due to reasons not readily apparent. Although not commonplace, the possibility of SIDS occurring has led to the development of baby breathing monitors. Some families find them useful tools to help protect the health of their infant children.

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Child & Baby Safety Gates

Child & Baby Safety GatesCuriosity in children often motivates them to enter areas that pose potential danger. The unfortunate injuries and deaths of children caused by these dangers has led to the development of child and baby safety gates. The proper usage of these gates substantially reduces these risks.

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