The Safe Living Guide
Author | : Canada. Division of Aging and Seniors |
Publisher | : Division of Aging and Seniors, Health Canada |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Exercise for older people |
ISBN | : 9780662252900 |
Download The Safe Living Guide Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This guide is intended to give seniors ideas about accident and injury prevention in and around the home. The first section includes a home safety checklist, suggestions regarding various consumer products that can add to one's personal safety, and ideas for renovation planning. Section two discusses how personal lifestyles can be modified to reduce risk of injury by examining physical activity, attitudes, and the use of medications. The guide also contains stories showing how people benefited from making changes in their homes or in their lives. Practical information in the form of fact sheets and tips, as well as a resource section, complete the guide.