For Older Adults

Fire Safety for Older Adults

Five elderly women are gathered in a cozy room, smiling and standing closely for a photo. Three women are standing behind two who are seated at a wooden table with a game. The setting appears warm and friendly.

Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults. At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. And with our numbers growing every year – in the United States and Canada, adults age 65 and […]