| Senior citizens are the fastest-growing segment | | | | do most of their criminal activity at night. That is |
| of our population. The good news is they are living | | | | just a fact. |
| longer than ever. The bad news is they are living | | | | 5. Learn some basic self-defense techniques. You |
| longer than ever. Living longer is a double-edged | | | | don't have to become an expert but if you just |
| sword. They are much more active than their | | | | learn one or two simple techniques it could save |
| predecessors and because of that they are out | | | | your life. |
| and about much more than previous generations | | | | 6. Carry some self defense products-a stun gun, |
| of seniors. | | | | pepper spray and the personal alarm. I actually |
| That makes them targets for the bad guys. | | | | recommend that you carry a personal alarm and |
| Approximately 92% of crimes committed against | | | | a stun gun or a pepper spray. |
| seniors are property crimes. 20% of crimes | | | | 7. Make lots of noise-if you are attacked noise |
| committed against seniors on a personal level | | | | draws attention to your situation. This is where |
| involve theft. | | | | your personal alarm can come in handy. |
| Burglars, scam artists and petty thieves see | | | | 8. Don't be bashful-if you are attacked know |
| seniors as "targets of opportunity" especially older | | | | where to hit the assailant. Gouge his eyes, kick |
| women. If seniors understand that they can take | | | | him in his private parts, a fist to his ear or over |
| some steps to level the playing field. Here are | | | | the bridge of his nose will certainly slow him down. |
| some steps they can take. They are the best | | | | 9. No stun gun? No problem-use whatever you |
| senior self defense tips- the top 10. | | | | have available as a weapon. Your purse, your |
| 1. Carry yourself confidently-don't be a target. | | | | cane, your keys, a ball point pen or hairspray in |
| 2. Always be alert and always be prepared-people | | | | the face all make good weapons. |
| who are distracted make for easy targets. The | | | | 10. Fight fight fight-your life may be in the balance. |
| bad guys use surprise and deception as part of | | | | The bad guys are not expecting any resistance. |
| their game plan. | | | | The more vigorously fight back the better your |
| 3. Don't go alone-whenever you are out always | | | | chances. |
| try and have someone with you. If you are alone | | | | Follow these best senior self defense tips-the top |
| when shopping at for an escort to your car. | | | | ten and you make yourself and your friends |
| 4. Run your errands and a daytime-the bad guys | | | | safer. |