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Home sweet home, safe and sound Simple changes can help keep you and your family safer at home. Home safety is important at every age, and both the young and young-at-heart will benefit from your efforts. Try some of these tips, use your common sense, and invest in your family and personal safety.
Prevent falls • Install handrails in risky areas and grab bars in the bathroom • Tie up loose electrical and electronic cords and keep walkways clear
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Home sweet home, safe and sound
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Introducing our new COO, Janice Deguchi
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Be Genki!
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Events 5 Don’t let the scammers get your $$$
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In the community
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Family Album
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The Chef’s Corner シェフのコーナー
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• Replace shag and high-pile carpet (especially if worn out) with non-slip rugs, low-pile carpets, or solid flooring • Use non-skid strips on stair steps and wear sturdy shoes, not slippers or just socks • Use good lighting throughout your home and include automatic timers to light your way when your hands are full • Improve your strength, balance, and flexibility with gentle exercise, including resistance training
Avoid burns • Wear fitted clothing while cooking • Avoid distractions when you cook and do not leave cooking food unattended • Use oven mitts instead of potholders when you remove hot items from the oven • Reduce your hot water heater temperature to 120˚ F or install anti-scald equipment
Practice fire safety • Don’t smoke, especially when you are sleepy • Install smoke detectors (ones with flashing lights and vibration, in addition to sound, are a good idea), test them once a month, and change the batteries twice a year • Repair damaged wires, outlets, and switches • Use surge protectors, not extension cords, for electronics • If you must use an extension cord, choose one with an Continued on page 6