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Let's prevent accidents of the elderly in close people such as family!

Last Updated March 3, 2020

Consumer Life

Alerts from the Consumer Affairs Agency

Let's prevent accidents of the elderly in close people such as family!
―Let's review the surroundings of the elderly to prevent accidents-

There are various factors specific to the elderly in accidents of the elderly, and not only the elderly themselves, but also those who are close to the elderly, such as family members, relatives, neighbors, and local people, can be aware of many accidents.


Pay particular attention to the following points to check and review the environment, behaviors, and habits around the elderly.
1.Reconfirm the home environment in accordance with the changes in mind and body of the elderly, and reduce the number of places that are dangerous or burdensome for the elderly, such as steps.
2.Check the work that the elderly are doing on a regular basis, and if there is something unusual, consider calling them to refrain from working.
3.Make sure that there are no problems with the products used by the elderly, that there are no problems, deterioration, defects, etc., and that they are not recalled.
4.Check the usual habits of the elderly, and be careful when handling and storing things that are likely to be accidentally swallowed.
5.Gather the right information on the safety of the elderly and accident prevention.

Details of the Consumer Affairs Agency website

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Consumer Economic and Labor Department, Economic Affairs Bureau

Phone: 045-671-2584

Phone: 045-671-2584

Fax: 045-664-9533

Email address: ke-syohikeizai@city.yokohama.jp

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