b'Senior Safety CampaignIn Response to Rising Senior Fire DeathsU .S. Fire Administration data shows39.5 million people in the United States since January, more than 285 olderover the age of 65, including 5.6 million adults (age 55 and older) have died inpeople over 85.house fires, accounting for more than 53%When living alone, older adults can often of known fire deaths in the U.S. By age 65,neglect or are unable to install and maintain people are 2.5 times more likely (or 4 timessmoke alarms. In fact, according to the U.S. more likely for those age 85 and older) toCensus Bureau, nearly 40% of people aged be killed or injured by fires compared to the65 and older have at least one disability, population at large. To address this crisis,which could impede their ability to Kidde, as part of Carriers Healthy Homesadequately maintain their home safety and Program, is launching a nationwidesecurity systems. When working alarms are public safety campaign to help keepinstalled, age-related hearing loss can make older loved ones safe from harm asit difficult to respond quickly to the sound many remain isolated as a result ofof a standard smoke alarm. Home occupants the COVID-19 pandemic. also have far less time to evacuate - only 2 or Seniors are particularly3 minutes - due to the increased prevalence vulnerable to home fires.of synthetic-based According to the Pew Researchfurnishing materials.Center, older Americans areWhile keeping our more likely to live alone inolder relatives safe the U.S. than anywhere elsehas always been in the world. Theres alsoimportant, its been major growth innever been the older population.more so In fact, the Nationalas many Institute on Agingof us reveals there areremain currently 10PLACER COUNTY SENIOR DIRECTORY 2021-23'