{"id":5321,"date":"2020-08-15T22:18:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T22:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/orangeville\/blog\/senior-home-security-tips\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T15:15:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T15:15:07","slug":"senior-home-security-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/orangeville\/blog\/senior-home-security-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Home Security Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>An All Too Common Crime<\/h4>\n<p>Crime has inarguably evolved over the last few decades. Today\u2019s wrongdoers have<br \/>\nlargely turned to hacking, scams, or fraud to get the money and\/or personal information<br \/>\nthey want \u2013 often through digital means. Fortunately, public awareness and education on cybercrime and scams has grown substantially, allowing us to become smarter, safer, and more secure consumers. But for every sophisticated criminal there\u2019s one who chooses to go the old school route: home burglary.<\/p>\n<p>It may not receive the same news coverage as cybercrime, but burglary is still immensely prevalent in Canada, with 1 out of 28 households burglarized. So, as important as it is to watch what we click on, it\u2019s equally vital that we secure our homes from outside threats. This is especially the case for older adults, whose homes are often prime targets for burglars. Although seniors can be more vulnerable to this victimization because of certain factors \u2013 declining physical\/cognitive function and limited communication being the primary ones \u2013 they can take steps to protect what\u2019s<br \/>\nmost important to them and continue living safely and independently.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the recommended home security tips that senior clients can follow to safeguard not only their home, but also their own personal well-being.<\/p>\n<h4>Home Security Tips<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Install a home security system: Studies show that burglars tend to stay away from homes that have a security system installed. These days, there are plenty of providers to choose from, so be sure to research thoroughly. Most providers will give stickers to put on the home\u2019s doors and windows from the security company, alerting thieves that a system is installed.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the doors locked: It\u2019s normal to let our guard down, especially when living in a safe neighborhood \u2013 but seniors should remember that crime knows no bounds. All doors that lead outside should be locked at all times day and night.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Shut the blinds whenever possible: Many burglars will look through windows of homes they\u2019re interested in robbing. Cutting off their visibility into the home can discourage them from proceeding.<\/li>\n<li>Remove tools from the yard: Be sure that any tools (hammers, screwdrivers, ladders) that can aid burglars in getting into the house are kept inside and out of view.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t advertise travel plans: Seniors should do their best to keep any travel plans, whether short-term or extended, to themselves or just a few trusted people (e.g., neighbors and family). Talking about travel publicly or posting about it on social media should be avoided.<\/li>\n<li>Keep personal information in a safe place: In the event that a home is broken into, the last thing you want is for the burglar to get a hold of personal information. Keep any passports, birth certificates, financial statements, and other sensitive documents in a locked safe.<\/li>\n<li>Request home security advice from the police: Seniors can also contact their local police department and have them come out to the home to provide home security suggestions and information on crime in the neighborhood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Senior Home Security Tips | Comfort Keepers \u00ae Can Help<\/h4>\n<p>At Comfort Keepers \u00ae , we understand just how important home is. After all, it\u2019s more than just a place in which we live, it\u2019s a safe haven and an extension of ourselves. Our caregivers can help senior clients maintain peace and happiness in the home by encouraging them to follow the above tips and other security precautions. Additionally, we can provide everything from meal preparation, mobility assistance, and transportation to and from locations in and around town. For more information about Comfort Keepers\u2019 wide array of in-home care services, call the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/orangeville\/\">Comfort Keepers Orangeville location<\/a> nearest you.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/orangeville\/in-home-elder-care-services\/in-home-care-services\/\">Related Article: Customized Care Services for Seniors<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>References:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/securehouse.ca\/canadian-crime-rates-burglary-home-invasion-toronto.html\">Securehouse.ca. \u201cCanadian Crime Rates.\u201d Web, 2018.<\/a><br \/>\nThe Senior List. \u201cHome Security and Safety Tips for Seniors\u201d by Damian Wolf. Web. 2014.<br \/>\nSafewise. \u201c10 Surprising Home Burglary Stats and Facts\u201d by Alexia Chianis. Web. 2018.<br \/>\nTravelers. \u201c9 Home Security Tips.\u201d Web. 2018.<br \/>\nNationwide. \u201cHelpful Tips On How to Your Home From Burglary.\u201d Web. 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An All Too Common Crime Crime has inarguably evolved over the last few decades. Today\u2019s wrongdoers have largely turned to hacking, scams, or fraud to get the money and\/or personal information they want \u2013 often through digital means. Fortunately, public awareness and education on cybercrime and scams has grown substantially, allowing us to become smarter, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":5322,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Senior Home Security Tips - Orangeville<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Recommended Senior home security tips that Orangeville seniors can follow to safeguard not only their home, but also their own personal well-being.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/orangeville\/blog\/senior-home-security-tips\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Senior Home Security Tips - 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