Seniors are easy targets for unscrupulous people. Scammers target seniors. Con artists seek seniors – that’s just how it goes. Whether we like it or not, we become thief-magnet as we age so it is absolutely necessary for seniors to apply certain safety measures to protect themselves as well as their properties.
Yes, that’s right. Making sure that your home is adequately protected from unwanted “visitors” should be your top priority. Below is a guide to home safety for aging people especially for seniors living alone:
•    Home security involves the things found in and around your home. Installing locks on your doors is sometimes not enough to ward off robbers. Seniors should make a conscious effort of observing proper home security practices to be able to really secure the place you’re living in.
•    Adequate lighting. Again, that is inside and outside of home. Your lawn, if you have one, or perhaps your porch and back area (if applicable) should always be well-lighted especially at night so that there will be no chance a robber will go unobserved if an attempt is made.
•    Go for quality locks. These babies might be a little expensive than most locks in the market today but if your safety is on the line, might as well invest on them. Of course, don’t forget to actually use them after installation. For doors, double dead locks might also be a good idea to add. Make sure you got your windows covered too since next to doors, windows are a personal favorite of housebreakers.
•    Shop for alarm systems. There are many alarm systems available for seniors nowadays, some are even specifically designed for seniors which usually involve censors that can detect slips and falls. If you still have some money left, then might as well go for full home security system. It will definitely cost more but you are sure to put your mind at ease whether you’re inside your home or out traveling for long period of time.
•    Keep your lawn trimmed and cleared at all times. You don’t need those high bushes to hide your would-be housebreaker. By eliminating their possible hiding place, your would-be burglar is sure to have doubts in proceeding with the break in.
•    Be careful where you hide your spare keys. What was once a cute and convenient habit can now be the very thing that will let your robbers inside your home. Rocks, flower pots, up above door frames are out of the question. If you need to leave a spare key behind, might as well leave it with your trusted neighbor or install a safety box somewhere outside your home and put it there, under a combination lock.
•    Adopt a watchdog. This is highly recommended for those living alone since dogs are also a good companion as well as protectors. Get one from local training facilities.
•    Security cameras are very popular nowadays and it proves to be very beneficial in case a robber successfully broke into your home since footages can be used against them and in identifying them.