Cartagena Local Police registered 416 actions regarding aid to people in the street.
Most of these police actions have been carried out in beach area, especially with older people.
For this reason, the local police advised that security measures are taken to prevent accidents in the elderly, such as:
- Do not leave the elderly alone, as far as possible.
-Use The elevator instead of the stairs, to prevent slips and falls.
-in The interior of the house it is better to remove any obstacle carpets and walking.
- Remove breakable objects such as vases.
-Install Speed ​​dial a phone for emergencies.
- Remove internal locks so they can not be closed.
-Ask A family or a neighbor, if they live alone, who continually come to the home to supervise.
-take Over documentation.
- Hydrate enough as heat stroke are numerous causes of fainting.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena