SafeLife® Seniors Course Content

SafeLife® Seniors Course Content

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Section One - Falls and Fall Prevention

Factors in and Around the Home; Physical Factors and Conditions; Osteoporosis and Falls; Diet and Exercise; Fall Prevention Checklist

Section Two - Burns and Scald Prevention

Common Causes of House Fires; Creating an E.D.I.T.H. Plan; Hazards in the Kitchen; Safe Cooking Practices; Home Fire; Burn and Scald Prevention Checklist

Section Three - Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety

Some of the More Common Unsafe Driving Practices Among Seniors; Getting the Car Keys Away From a Parent; Strategies to Help a Parent Become a Safer Driver; Pedestrian Safety

Section Four - Drowning Prevention

More About Falls in the Bathroom; Pool Safety; Other Swimming Safety; Drowning Prevention Checklist

Section Five - Medication Safety and Poison Prevention

Standard Poison Prevention; Medication Safety Checklist (Including Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs; Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals); Tips for Using Medications Safely

Section Six - Fraud Prevention

Common Schemes Perpetrated on Seniors; How to Recognize That Your Parent May Be a Victim of Fraud; What to Do If a Parent Is Victimized; Tips to Prevent a Parent from Becoming a Victim

Section Seven - Suicide Among Seniors

Recognizing Suicide Risk Factors; Understanding the Signs of Depression; Suicide Warning Signs; Why Seniors Kill Themselves; What to Do If You Believe a Parent is Contemplating Suicide; What to Do If a Parent Attempts Suicide

Internet Resources, Recommended Reading, and National Organizations You Should Know About

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