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Safety

There are many areas in daily life where safety is very important. Safety is a priority when you're caring for someone.

Some of your safety concerns may focus on keeping the home area safe. This may include fire safety, preparing for emergencies, and first aid.

Other safety concerns focus on the person you are caring for. Are you worried about abuse? What would you do if first aid was needed? Is the person you are caring for safe when driving a car?

All these issues and more are highlighted in the section below. Find out what you need to know to keep the person you are caring for safe.

Driving
First Aid/CPR/Choking
Home Environment
Preparing for Emergencies
Recognizing Abuse

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