Fire Safety for Older Adults October 2010 Don't Leave Home Without It Greetings! The facts speak for themselves: Americans over the age of 65 are one of the groups at greatest risk of dying in a fire. On average, more than 900 Americans age 65 and over die in fires. People over the age of 85 die in fires at a rate five times higher than the rest of the population. However, there are a number of precautionary steps older Americans can take to dramatically reduce their chances of becoming a fire casualty. Download a fire safety checklist for older adults. Downloadable Resources Available On-Line Partners in Senior Care is dedicated to assisting seniors and their families. Sometimes the difference between successful aging and problematic aging is knowledge. For this reason we have developed the Care Connection monthly series. The Care Connection will provide information that is seasonally appropriate for seniors. Need a speaker or presentation? We have speakers available to present on any of our Care Connection topics. Just call Angie at 847-548-1330 Visit our website for helpful information including: 10 Tips for Keeping the Brain Sharp For more information on Fire Safety visit: firesafety.gov Home Safety Council Have a wonderful October! Sincerely, Angie Landmesser Partners in Senior Care, Inc. Family Owned Partners in Senior Care is Chicagoland's leading provider of Private Duty Home Care and Geriatric Care Management Services. IDPH Home Service Agency License #3000139 � IDPH Home Nursing Agency License #4000114