More and more U.S senior citizens are taking measure to secure their personal security and safety, especially as the desire to live independence and challenges of declining health.

The statistic reported that crime rates that affecting senior Americans citizens has decreased during the last decades and actually lower than they may seem.

However, every senior citizen must take a few simple safety precautions to reduce their risk and increase their sense of security in their daily lives.

Here are some tips:

1. Always check door locks and replace any poorly installed or nonfunctioning locks. Make sure that house garage is prepared with a powerful lock as well.

2. Install exterior lighting. A lighter home can prevent nighttime break-ins.

3. Make your house look busy or normal. When you plan to going out to town, you can use light timers to mimic your house normal habit. If you are going out for vacation, cancel mail and newspaper delivery, so that papers did not pile up outside.

4. Get to know your neighbors. Always keep your neighbors contact or phone numbers with you in case of emergency. If you are going out for holiday, make sure your neighbor know your travel plans and any home maintenance appointments or any scheduled deliveries.

5. Equip an alarm system. Most security companies offer a number of alarm options, including alarm system that provide medical alert services. There are many products that can provide medical alert; two of the products are GPS Powered Bracelet and Fall Alert Detector, which can be found at BrickHouse Alert.

6. Always walk with someone you recognize in well-lit areas. Make sure you ask your friend to accompany you or tell someone where you are going.

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