Whenever there is a change in seasons along with it comes new security issues for our Toronto seniors, and this includes the level of security that is needed. Once the cold winter leaves and the first signs of warmer weather comes along these individuals really want to get outdoors for a bit.

As the snow begins to melt it gives a false sense of security as there may be icy patches remaining around the house where a person can easily slip. If there is a good security system in place the exterior of the home may be monitored by a family member who is has taken on the responsibility of over seeing the senior.

Another peril of the change in weather is concerning the older individual’s health. This is the time when spring colds appear and for the aged a simple cold can easily turn into something more serious. Having a medical alert system to rely on can be a real life saver in some cases. For those family members that are concerned about the health of their older loved ones, knowing that with a push of a button the ill senior can get the help they need offers real peace of mind for everyone.

While the spring brings some wonderful events it also can bring some bad ones. Many seniors have lived in their homes for years, and there may be some potential danger of flooding. They may have a sump pump system in place but it too can fail. Having water protection alerts installed will give greater security.

Another potential problem is on those spring sunny days a lot of door to door salesmen start to hit the pavement and go door to door with their sales offerings. Thieves are aware of this and will at time mimic these actions. You don’t want the older members of your family especially opening the doors to these types of individuals. It is sometime hard to convince the elderly that they are not being rude by not answering the door. A intercom system will provide the ideal solution in this case.

As the seasons change it is a good practice to review the potential security issues with your older loved ones so that become more alert to potential dangers and take the necessary precautions. It is also a good time for you to do a review of their residence to ensure that all the proper security devices are installed and working properly.

You can always call the security experts at Pre-lock for advice as to how best protect the seniors in your family.