NORC of MN Appendix

NORC - Nurturing Our Retired Citizens


	helping seniors to"Age in Place"

Appendix I

SENIOR TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS

Before You Leave
1. Keep money and valuables in the bank.
2. Make sure all doors and windows are locked.
3. Let a trusted neighbor or the police know that you will be gone.
4. Make your house look as though you are home.
5. Do not discuss your trip in public where others can hear you will not be home.

Carrying Money
1. Carry little cash, and don't keep it all in one place.
2. Leave your purse at home, if possible.
3. Carry your wallet in an inside pocket or on a chain attached to your belt.
4. If you are held up, do not resist; give up your things rather than get hurt.

At The Hotel
1. Stay with your luggage.
2. Keep your room number private.
3. Leave valuables in the hotel safe.
4. Make sure your room has a deadbolt lock and a peephole.
5. Do not enter an empty elevator; choose one that has several other people.

On A Bus, Train Or Subway
1. Sit in the front near the driver, but not too close to the door.
2. Hold your packages.
3. Only ask the driver for directions.
4. Keep tickets out of sight; they can be as valuable as cash.

Car Travel
1. Keep your car keys separate from your house keys.
2. Keep your doors locked, windows up and sunroofs closed.
3. Keep your tank full.
4. Make yourself more visible; drive with your lights on, even in full daylight.
5. Study a map and know your route before leaving.
6. Keep luggage in the trunk.
7. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to arrive.
8. Get a tune-up before leaving.

Safe Driving Everyday
1. Get regular eye checkups.
2. Avoid driving at dusk or dawn when visibility is poorest.
3. Keep your glasses, car mirrors and lights clean.
4. Keep extra car lengths between your vehicle and the car ahead of you.
5. Avoid heavy traffic and rush hour driving.
6. Signal turns at least a half block before braking to make the turn.
7. Do not drive while taking medication that slows reflexes.

These Safety Tips are provided by St. Louis Park Police Department.

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