Safety
Have you been thinking more about safety as you get older? Maybe you worry about driving, weather conditions, managing around the house, or taking medications. These articles can help you be aware of hazards that affect older adults and plan ahead to stay safe.
10 Emergency Kit Essentials
View an infographic on what to put in an emergency kit for severe weather.
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Older Adults
Learn how to plan ahead for an emergency, whether you plan to remain at home or evacuate, and explore recovery assistance options.
Staying Safe in Hot Weather
View an infographic on common signs of hyperthermia and steps you can take to prevent hot-weather illnesses.
Five Tips for Exercising Safely During Cold Weather
View an infographic on how to exercise safely in cold weather.
Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults
Learn about hypothermia, or low body temperature, and its effects on older adults. Get safety tips for when it's cold outside.
Driving Safety and Alzheimer's Disease
Recognize signs that someone with Alzheimer's should stop driving and learn what to do when driving becomes unsafe.
Home Safety Checklist for Alzheimer's Disease
Get room-by-room home safety tips to keep a person with Alzheimer's safe throughout the home, including the bathroom, living room, bedroom, and kitchen.
Home Safety and Alzheimer's Disease
Get home safety tips for a person with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Learn about home safety products, potential dangers, injury and fall prevention, and more.
Safe Driving for Older Adults
Use these driving tips to stay safe as an older driver. Learn how aging affects driving and know when it's time to stop.
Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults
Learn about heat-related illnesses—hyperthermia (e.g., heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and more)—and seek help for symptoms of heat stroke.
