Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

Survive. Connect. Rebuild.

A Program of the ATS

Older Adults ages 65 and older

The risk of dying in a fire increases with age (excluding young children). In 2002, adults 65 years and older had a fire death rate that was 2.5 times greater than that of the general population. The increased risk of death for older adults may be due in part to decreased mobility, hearing loss, and resistance to new technologies. Prevention strategies such as smoking alarms may not be as effective for this population; many older adults have hearing problems and are not as effectively awoken by smoke alarms.

Burn Safety Tips for Senior Adults
Vanderbilt Burn Center
www.vuburncenter.com