Beware of accidental ingestion and accidental eating accidents by the elderly!

Beware of accidental ingestion and accidental eating accidents by the elderly!

The Consumer Affairs Agency has received 165 information on accidental ingestion and accidental eating accidents by elderly people aged 65 and over, and PTP packaging sheets (* 1), partial dentures, bleaching agents, and desiccants. There are many accidents of accidental ingestion and ingestion.
Elderly people are likely to have an increased risk of accidental ingestion or eating due to reduced physical functions such as sight and taste, judgment, and dementia. In order to prevent accidents, in families with elderly people, pay attention to the following points on a daily basis.

The PTP packaging sheet for the drug should not be separated into one tablet at a time.
2. Food, medicine and other items shall be stored separately.
3 Do not transfer anything other than food to food containers.
4 Do not place unnecessary or dangerous items within reach of people with dementia.

（※１） "PTP packaging sheet" is an abbreviation of "Press Through Package", which refers to pharmaceuticals, etc. are packaged separately with thin sheets such as aluminum and plastic.

• Beware of accidental ingestion and accidental eating accidents by the elderly! (Consumer Affairs Agency HP) (PDF: 200KB)