How to Reduce the Risk of Fire at Home

Senior Safety  |  October 12, 2018

What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Residential Fire Prevention

Reduce the Risk of Fire | You can reduce your home fire risk through awareness and simple changes in a home environment. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) teaches about household fires, their typical origins, and how to reduce the risk for yourself or a loved one.

Home fires are devastating, leading to life-changing injuries and loss of life, as well. The financial losses from the power of destructive fires are staggering. However, there are ways to decrease the risk of fire in your home, or the home of a loved one.

Consider the following 11 fire safety tips from NFPA:

Tip #1. Smoke alarms:

Smoke alarms should be installed all around a home, on each level, inside and around all bedrooms or sleeping areas.

Tip #2. Test smoke alarms:

Home smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once a year.

Tip #3. Replace smoke alarms:

Discard any old smoke alarms over 10 years old and replace them with new ones.

Tip #4. Cooking best practices:

When cooking in the kitchen, don’t leave unless you turn off burners and appliances. Be especially mindful when frying, grilling, or broiling food.

Tip #5. Fire extinguishers:

Keep the fire extinguisher easily accessible in the kitchen.

Tip #6. Candle safety:

Blow out burning candles before leaving a room or preparing for sleep.

Tip #7. Paraphernalia:

Hide or lock up matches and lighters so they aren’t in reach of children.

Tip #8. Cords:

Check electrical cords for cracks or damage and replace them if necessary.

Tip #9. Space heaters:

Keep room heaters at least 3 feet away from furniture, clothing, curtains, bedding, etc., and turn them off before retiring for the day.

Tip #10. No smoking:

If you have family or friends who smoke, ask them to go outside when they light up and provide them with sturdy, deep ashtrays.

Tip #11. Fire escape plan:

Make a plan for a fire escape and rehearse it at least twice a year. Keep in mind any special needs or handicaps, too. If a fire does occur, get out of the building before calling for help.

Many times, home fires could be prevented. Comfort Keepers® can assess your senior’s home for safety and whether it is a healthy environment. 

At Comfort Keepers® Victoria we feel that home is the best place to be.

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with 24-hour care, overnight care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Victoria provides in-home elderly care services

Comfort Keepers® trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Comfort Keepers® Victoria in-home caregivers can help with Interactive Caregiving™

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Learn more about our unique service which offers respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers Victoria office.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria is proud to provide senior care and home care services to keep seniors safe in their homes.

If you are searching for home care near me, Comfort Keepers® Victoria can provide home care for the seniors of Victoria and the surrounding areas of Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.

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Comfort Keepers® Victoria has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures against quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

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