Health & Wellness Tips
The #1 cause of household fatalities in children is poisoning. Keep medicines, cleaners, and chemicals out of the reach of children. Consider a locking cabinet to ensure children cannot access them. Be sure to store detergent pods in a place where young children cannot access them. Can you tell the detergent pods from the candy in the photo?
For adults, slip & falls are the #1 cause of fatalities in the home. There are simple low cost and even FREE steps you can take to reduce dangers under your roof. Eliminate clutter. Misplaced and miscellaneous objects on the floor can spell trouble for people of all ages, especially for those with poor balance. The simple fix: Clean it up! Get rid of rugs. Rugs can be a decorative touch, but also a tripping hazard. The simple fix: Tape rugs to the floor, or remove them. Use night lights and proper lighting. A poorly lit home is a dangerous home. The simple fix: Use cheap plug in lights in the bathroom and hallways.
If you have small children in your home, use outlet covers to prevent children from playing with electric outlets. As a reminder, do not overload electric circuits. Always use appliances and tools according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Make sure you have working smoke detectors. Change the batteries in the spring & fall.
Keep the exterior of your home well-lit at night. Turn on your exterior lights to discourage intruders. Keep landscaping & bushes trimmed to no taller than 3 feet to eliminate hiding places for burglars.
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