• Start a list of emergency numbers — including poison control, fire, police and the number of a neighbor;
  • Make sure there is always a phone within reach;
  • Install smoke detectors and check them regularly;
  • Don't use space heaters or electric blankets, as both may be fire hazards;
  • Install rails on stairways;
  • Eliminate tripping hazards, such as loose runners;
  • Use nightlights, and make sure all stairwells are well lit.