Looking for safety hacks please

you need to be aware of your surroundings, head up and looking side to side as well as in front. Have you seen the mirrors fo bikes? I have seen them on the wheel chairs. There are first alert pendants that may be helpfull. When ever possible use public trasportation. Biking gloves may save you hands as you roll about. Get an attitude going....be fierce! I grew up on the wrong side of town, if you look like a victim your going to be one. Meet people face to face. Check your rear view mirror Often. Don’t carry more cash than what you need to do your shopping. If you can apply for a service dog, do so. Sometimes, just having the dog near makes wannabe crooks scram. Oh heck..just having a part Siamese cat howl at a wanna be thief made them scatter. You can get a can of compressed air that sounds like a horn blowing if you need to.

☹️ Maybe travel with a friend or family member. I am sorry that you live somewhere that people wouldn’t protect you if you were taken advantage of. If you are not near friends or family, some states have programs with Respite workers who take shut ins out. Check with your local senior center ( even if you are not a senior citizen). I would also check your local city hall for programs to assist dissabled people.

Good luck, I sure hope you are able to get out and enjoy a wonderful summer!

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You should qualify for paratransit, my clients qualify for 12 free rides a month, and have unlimited medical rides in the county. Check with Senior & Disabled Services in your area and/or the local public transportation company who manages the paratransit program.... https://seniornavigator.org/article/12605/fact-sheet-paratransit-services

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As for personal safety, I have sometimes carried a taser and pepper spray. I've had clients' wear a whistle around their neck to attract attention in an emergency. Have checks direct deposited in your bank account. Carry only small amounts of money in a money belt under clothing, leave the debit/credit cards and checks at home locked in a lock box - call in payments or pay bills online.

I would also check with Senior & Disabled Services to see if you qualify for a caregiver who can shop for you and I even pay bills for my clients. Senior & Disabled also has a Project Independence program to help people stay in their homes by taking them shopping, to doctor's appointments etc. As a caregiver, I take clients in my car to appointments, shop for them, pick up medications, take them to the library, and have accompanied them on paratransit rides to the city for medical treatment. If you live in a city, check with Safeway to see if they have PeaPod grocery delivery service. Many pharmacies also deliver that I have set up for my clients. https://helpatyourdoor.org/services/

Dfm had a great idea using bike mirrors. Do you carry pepper spray and a cell phone? Having an air horn would be good to. That LOUD noise would attract a lot of attention. If not an air horn a good old fashioned whistle. Dfm also nailed it by suggesting a service dog. It would also be a good idea to talk to your local police department for suggestions.

Maybey purchase a tazer.. wish.com is a great site! I use it frequently!

I would love a service dog! Tried to get one once through our Central Florida Epilepsy Association. It was me or a child, of course the child got it. They cost bucks! I have a friend who trains dogs for the blind, but not for me. I have diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, COPD, a pacemaker and I‘m 59. I have other things but the dog would need to be trained for these problems. Friend told me would cost about $20,000.00 per issue to be trained. Im on Social Security Disability, so that’s a joke! No Medicare and medcaid doesn’t cover crap!

Mace spray...you have to get them in the eyes. Don’t bother with it. Do apply for a service dog. They can be trained to pick up objects that you have dropped. Me? Neuropathy both arms, hands from a neck injury be sure to wear light gloves socks and check for any boo boo’s daily. Keep up on protein foods. Eggs are a high protein content food. Fairly inexpensive..lay off any alcohol containing beverages. It makes blood vessels larger and in winter you will lose more body heat.