Use nonskid mats on surfaces that may get wet, and if you have a difficult time getting in and out of the tub, you may want to install a padded shower seat and a handheld shower head to use while bathing. Other safety tips include placing light switches within reach of the bed and a night light, between the bedroom and bathroom. Make sure you can reach the telephone from your bed and when you get up, stand up slowly to avoid dizziness. Keep stairways, hallways and pathways free from clutter and check to see that areas are well lit. It's not just health safety that concerns seniors.
Many people are concerned about the safety of their money.
You don't have to be a victim. There are steps you can take to keep yourself and your family safe. That's when someone pretends to be you and uses your personal financial information when applying for loans, credit cards, or leases. Identity thieves get your personal information by stealing your purse or wallet, looking through your mail, or even posing as your employer, loan officer or landlord to get your credit report. Shred papers with personal information such as charge receipts, bank statements, expired credit cards and credit offers.