Personal Safety Checklist
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Ask your pharmacist or doctor if the medicines you take might make you unsteady or make it unsafe for you to drive. -
Wear a medical alert tag to identify health concerns. Get one from a drug store or from: MedicAlert Foundation International. Contact 800.344.3226 or www.medicalert.org.
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Walk with a companion.
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Use a cane or walker if you feel more secure walking with one.
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Wear a helmet when you ride a bike, rollerblade, etc.
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Have eye exams on a regular basis.
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Don’t carry large amounts of cash. Carry credit cards or money in an inside pocket.
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Don’t give your name or phone number to strangers.
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Always wear a seat belt when in a vehicle.
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Focus when you are driving. Don’t do things, such as talking on a cell phone, that could distract you.
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Don’t drink and drive.
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Don’t drive at night if you have limited night vision.
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Keep emergency supplies (e.g., flares, blankets, water) in your car.
