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Control and Prevention, CDC
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Copyright Information This
presentation, including photos, artwork and copy, is a part of the
total Remembering When Program available from the NFPA, to be used
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National Fire Protection Association
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Remembering When A Fall and Fire
Prevention Program for Older Adults Program Components: Group
Presentations Home Visits 8 Fire Prevention Messages 8 Fall
Prevention Messages Local Team Members: Fire and Life Safety
Educator Home Health Professional
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Fire Prevention Messages A
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Home Structure Fire Civilian Deaths
& Injuries, by Age Group: 2007-2011 Annual Average Older adults
face a higher risk of dying in home fires than do young people. In
2009, people 65 and over made up only 13% of the U.S. population,
but they accounted for 30% of the home fire deaths.
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC If you smoke, smoke outside. Use deep,
sturdy ashtrays. Wet cigarette butts and ashes before throwing them
out. Never smoke in bed. Never smoke if medical oxygen is used in
the home. Fire Message #1
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Give space heaters space. Keep them at
least three feet (1 meter) away from anything that can burn
including you. Shut off and unplug heaters when you leave your home
or go to bed. Fire Message #2
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Stay in the kitchen when frying food.
Never leave cooking unattended. Wear tight-fitting clothing or
short sleeves when cooking. Use lightweight, easy-to-manage pans.
If a pan of food catches fire, slide a lid over it and turn off the
burner. Dont cook if you are drowsy from alcohol or medication.
Fire Message #3
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Stop, Drop, & Roll. If your clothes
catch on fire: Stop (dont run), Drop gently to the ground, and
cover your face with your hands. Roll over and over or back and
forth to put out the fire. Use cool water for 3 to 5 minutes to
cool a burn. Get medical help right away. Fire Message #4 DROP STOP
and ROLL.Over and Over
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Smoke alarms save lives. Have smoke
alarms installed outside each sleeping area, on every level of your
home, and in each bedroom. Interconnected alarms are the best
option. When one sounds they all sound. Have someone test your
smoke alarms once a month by pushing the test button. Fire Message
#5
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Plan and practice your escape from
fire. If possible, know two ways out of every room in your home and
two ways out of the home. Make sure windows and doors open easily.
In a fire, get out and stay out. Fire Message #6
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Know your local emergency number. It
may be 9-1-1 or the fire departments phone number. Once you have
escaped a fire, call the fire department from a neighbors phone or
a mobile phone. Fire Message #7
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Plan your escape around your abilities.
Have a telephone in your bedroom Post the local emergency number
near the phone Have other necessary items near your bed, such as
medications, glasses, wheel chair, walker, scooter, or cane. Fire
Message #8
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Fall Prevention Messages
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Preventable Injuries in Older Adults:
Falls Non-fatal injuries from falls requiring help from a medical
professional (2010) All ages.43 per 1000 Persons age 75+.115 per
1000 Graphic source: MMWR Quickstats, 02/03/2012 One out of three
adults age 65 and older falls each year but fewer than half talk to
their healthcare providers about it.
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Falls are the most common cause of
nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. In 2010, 2.3
million nonfatal fall injuries among older adults were treated in
emergency departments and more than 662,000 of these patients were
hospitalized. Among older adults (those 65 or older), falls are the
leading cause of injury death. Consequences: fractures, TBI, $$,
long term care facilities, death. Centers for Disease Control:
http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adultfalls.html
Centers for Disease Control:
http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adultfalls.html
Preventable Injuries in Older Adults: Falls A Vicious Cycle: A fall
tends to increase an older adults fear of falling. This fear can
lead to a decrease in activity. This leads to reduced mobility and
fitness which, in turn, increases the risk of falling again.
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Exercise Regularly. Exercise builds
strength and improves your coordination and balance Ask your doctor
about the best physical exercise for you. Fall Message #1
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Take your time. Get out of chairs
slowly. Sit a moment before you get out of your bed. Stand and get
your balance before you walk. Be aware of your surroundings. Fall
Message #2
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Keep walking areas & stairs clear
Keep stairs and walking areas free from hazards: electrical cords
shoes clothing books & magazines other clutter. Fall Message
#3
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Improve the lighting in and outside
your home Use night lights to light the path between your bedroom
and bathroom. Turn on the lights before using the stairs. See an
eye specialist once a year. Fall Message #4
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Use non-slip mats Use non-slip mats in
the bathtub and on shower floors. Have grab bars installed on the
wall in the tub and shower and next to the toilet. Fall Message
#5
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Be aware of uneven surfaces. Throw rugs
must have rubber, non-skid backing. Smooth out wrinkles and folds
in carpeting. Be aware of uneven sidewalks and pavement outdoors.
Fall Message #6
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Stairways should be well lit. Stairways
should be well lit from both top and bottom. Have easy-to-grip
handrails installed along the full length of both sides of the
stairs. Fall Message #7
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC Wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes
Low-heeled shoes with non-slip soles are the best. These are safer
than high heels, thick-soled athletic shoes, slippers, or stocking
feet. Fall Message #8
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National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, CDC For more information contact: