Falls from the top – This has always been a major risk factor for seniors. CDC statistics indicate that each second of each day, an older adult, age 65 and over, suffers a fall in the United States. —making falls the leading cause of injury and death in this age group. A fall diminishes function by causing loss of mobility, injury, or activity limitations. Physical and Emotional Abuse – Physical elder abuse is any form of harm or violence that leaves a senior person significantly injured. This is unfortunately another risk for seniors. The perpetrators can be caregivers, family members, or nursing home staff. Sadly, some may take advantage of a senior persons’ dependency and weakness, and cause them harm. And because a seniors’ body is weaker, even a single case of abuse can cause long-term health issues or even death. Traffic Accidents – Statistics indicate that nearly 7,700 seniors lost their lives in car accidents in 2018 while another 250,000 received treatment in emergency departments for car crash injuries. Regrettably, some seniors in these statistics were unfit to drive therefore posing a danger to not only themselves but other road users as well. Fire Accidents – Fires from cooking, smoking, and heating equipment are a leading cause of death for seniors. And when these fires occur, a senior left alone might not react quickly to mitigate these emergencies hence highly at risk of serious injury and death. Being aware of these concerns can enable you to take proper safety measures to protect your loved ones.