For decades, fire safety and fire prevention education has been geared towards kids. It makes sense: by having fire safety messages reach children while they’re in their formative years, educators can help establish proper safety mindsets early that stick with kids for years. As people age, however, they naturally expose themselves to more fire hazards. Adults are in control of and/or are exposed more often than children to cooking, heating, smoking and other potential fire starters.
Older adults are particularly at risk of suffering injury or death from a fire. In fact, seniors 65 and older are two times more likely to die in a fire than the rest of the population is, according to the 
It’s easy for senior citizens to fall into the trap of living isolated lives. Easy, but not safe. If you’re over the age of 65, you should discuss your fire safety plan – which should always include two ways out from every room in your home – with family members, neighbors and/or building managers. Some seniors may need to have special accommodations like ramps in place in order to make their safety plans effective. Those who are unsure of what they should do to maximize their safety should contact their local fire department for suggestions.
Minimize Fire Hazards
Unattended cooking fires present a serious fire injury and death risk. Cooking fires should never be ignored, and a timer should always be set to provide an extra reminder of when to turn off the oven or stove. Additionally, loose clothing should not be worn while cooking with an open flame, because it can easily catch fire if it can easily come in contact with the flame and catch fire.
Finally, older adults need to be acutely aware of the leading cause of residential fire death among those in their age bracket: careless smoking. Those who do smoke should take care never to do so while in bed or when nearby an oxygen source or gas stove.
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Nick is a copywriter and blogger who has written extensively about health and safety issues, particularly those related to fire safety and prevention. He raising awareness about these issues while working for Foremost Promotions.
Great post, yes fire safety is so important, but extra precautions should be made when it comes to those less mobile and a little less alert. Younger family members should make sure there are no hazards, all alarms are in place and working and just take that extra bit of care around elderly relatives.
Fire Safety is everyone’s job. We all need to be alert to anything that could cause a fire, and take responsibility to report any problem areas so they can be corrected.