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Preventing disabling mishaps in later life PAGE9-PLAINDEALER- WEDNESDAY., APRIL - Accidents seldom "just happen," and many accidents can be prevented. Attention to safety is especially important for older persons, because ac­ cidental injuries happen more often and are usually more serious in later life. Several factors make older people prone to accidents. Poor eyesight and hearing can decrease one's awareness of hazards. Arthritis, neurological diseases and imparted coor­ dination and balance can make older people unsteady. Often, mishaps are expressions of mental depression or of poor physical conditioning. With age, many women develop thin, brittle bones, winch may cause seemingly minor falls to result in serious fractures of the hip, wrist and other bones. from the SURGEON GENERAL C Everett Koop. M D if * Ocarlmwa o! Mead* Human S»»*t*vftiW* St'nct Increasingly, older adults are protecting their health by exercising, eating a balanced diet, reducing their alcohol consumption and not smoking. And I applaud their initiative; they're definitely on the right track. But most people who change their life styles for the better give little thought to a health-promotion measure that is perhaps the easiest and most effective of all. They forget to cultivate good safety habits. Falls are the most common cause of fatal injury in the aged. Here are some steps that you can take to reduce the risk of fall in your "home: -Light all stairways and provide light switches at both the top and bottom landings. -Be sure both sides of stair­ ways have sturdy handrails. Tack down carpeting on stairs and use nonskid treads on un- carpeted stairs. -Remove throw rugs that tend to slide. -Arrange furniture and other objects so that they are not obstacles. -Install grab bars on bathroom walls and nonskid mats or strips in the bathtub. -Keep outdoor steps and walk­ ways in good repair and free of ice in the winter. Burns are especailly disabling to older people, who do not recover as quickly as younger people from this kind of injury. By being safety conscious, however, you can do a great deal to protect yourself from A burn injury. For example: -Never smoke in bed or when you are drowsy. (The best ad­ vice, I should add, is to give up smoking entirely.) -When cooking, don't wear loosely fitting flammable clothing. Bathrobes, nightgowns and pajamas catch fire easily. -Set water heater thermostats at moderate levels, so that hot 4-H BENEFIT A 4-H night benefit at the Woodstock Opera House is slated for April 19. 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Your ability to drive safely may be impaired by such age-related changes as increased sensitivity to glare, poorer adaptation to the dark, diminished coor­ dination and slower reaction time. You can compensate for these changes by driving fewer miles at a time, driving less often and by driving less at night, during rush hours and in the winter. * If you ride on public tran­ sportation, remain alert and brAce yourself when the vehicle is slowing down or turning. Have your fare ready when you board, so that you don't have to fumble for change and risk losing your balance. Similarly, don't carry too many packages; leave one hand free to grasp railings. And when you leave the vehicle, watch for slippery pavement and other curb-side hazards. Give yourself extra time to cross the streets safely, especially in bad weather. At night, it's wise to wear light-colored or flourescent clothing and to carry a flashlight. general iwi ai News CPA named to vacancy on Nunda Township Board finance committee and the by­ law study committee of 'Ms hometown of West Bridgewater, Mass. Nelson resides at 6411 Coachlight Road with his wife, Barbara, a registered nurse at Crystal Pines Nursing Home. They have one child, a two-year- old daughter Kate Amanda, and are expecting a second child in July. Charles 0. Nelson, 32, was chosen to fill the seat on the Nunda Township Board of Trustees vacated by the resignation of Frank W. Stampler, at the April 12 meeting of the board. Nelson is a Certified Public Accountant employed as senior financial analyst at Follett Library Book Company, one of McHenry County's largest employers. He was graduated from the University of Chicago, Institute of Technology and Northwestern University. 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