In the kitchen, seniors' safety can be a concern.
Items requiring particular attention include the stove, electrical cords, lighting and step stools.
Take care when using potholders, dish towels, or plastic utensils when baking and cooking, as these can burn easily and burn you. Keep the area around the stove and oven clear, especially of flammable and combustible items. Don't hang a towel on the oven handle. Statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicate that fatal clothing fires are more common among seniors than in younger people. Long sleeves are more likely to ignite if they touch a heat source.