HOUSEHOLD MISHAPS . rank.
second only to highway accidents
as.a-cause. of accidental death.
‘And. ‘nearty, 10,000 adults aged 65
“or older die each year from: acci-
“dents in the home.

Falls are the leading cause of
accidental death at home among
those 65° or older, followed by
fires and -burns,.. Here are. some
‘home safety tips for seniors:

“Around the house

@: Install °. smoke detectors.
_ Teplace batteries each year...
© Keep fire . extinguishers “is ~ the
"workshop, kitchen and garage. °

‘@ Make | sure - all” stairways: are
well Hite: a

'@ Keepa “medical encyclopedia or
“first-aid guide available in case of
accidental injuries.

and

. Kitchen . Q
@ ‘Never ise a chair, table or bo

“as a ladder. Use.a small tadder-or :

“step ‘stool, and, if possible, ‘have
someone: hold “it “for you. Store’.
heavy objects on low shelves. . :
-@. If you use floor wax, buff. the.”
wax ‘surface thoroughly or. use a‘
nonskid product:to make the floor
. less slippery. ;

‘ 8 7 . ” , a . on 7
Rentals rise

: HOUSING STARTS in. metropol-:
‘}tan Vancouver remained strong in,

July at 1,788 units, due mainly. to
arise in rental apartment starts.

“’ According ‘to Canada Mortgage:

and: Housing. Corporation
(CMHC), 423 apartment rental.

units: were ‘started in: July.’ “Type

cally, ‘there are. more.’ apartment”.
‘condominium units started © than
apartment rental units,’ said: Ron‘
« Renaud, senior: “market: analyst
with CMHC in’ Vancouver. .‘‘The-
“rise ‘in the supply of, rental apart-
‘ments. will: give “renters - a ‘better.
“ selection of,units,”’ he added.
oo July stafts were 1% higher than’.
July, 1991, when .1,777. units ,were
“started . “Housing starts in the:
January ‘to: July. period were 28%.
higher -than- the. Same period of
1991 ee,
; Housing : tarts in: July ; were
‘highest ‘in ‘the City of Vancouver , .
“with 585 units started.

zat pices

Bathroom
rubbe

e Use a mat.

bathtub or shower stall and install
a sturdy handrail on. the: wall over

the tub. Use only nonskid rugs in

the bathroom and ‘throughout the
house; avoid small throw. rugs.

-@ Because. of the possibility of

error, never take medicines in a

“dark coom:. Don't: take medicine

pee
ernie

or.
‘adhesive-backed appliques in’ the

Home safety tips can reduce

prescribed for someone else, and
throw out old medications.

o@ Never bring a portable. heater
into the bathroom; never use a
hairdryer near the bathtub.’ .

~ Bedroom
@ Sct .. central heating: in
bedroom. at. a. temperature

the

-enough to prevent a burn if the
radiator is accidentally touched.

low :

the risk of accident.

° ‘Don't hang clothes tw dry over
-@ portable heater or place a heater

near curtains, and never dim a_

lamp by covering it: with clothes,
Discard: electric. blankets if their

‘electrical parts become worn or

broken, and never smoke in bed.
@ Make sure that carpets or other
floor coverings are in good repair.

Watch for loose TUBS | ona polish-'..

ed floor.

The garage and the yard

@. Keep the garage well ventilated,
and never smoke in the garage.

°@ Keep. barbecues. away. from: -’
‘combustible, materials.” a
.@ Secure ladders and sharp tools.
to prevent them from falling, and
never leave lawn and garden tools
lying around... :
@ Keep outside steps clean, ade-
quately lit and i in good condition.

orders, : layaways, or: orevious purchases;
service or software sales. Offer may | ‘and at
any time : without ‘notice. : No: ralnchecks