Part 1: Firearm Safety and Aging In this section, we’ll cover •Why firearm safety is important to healthy aging •What health conditions could increase the risk for firearm injury •The how and why for talking with your doctor about firearm…
Provider Video As a physician, I know how important it is to ask my patients about firearms. I treat it like any other safety issue, and we’ll often have several conversations about it over time in different visits. Many of…
What health conditions increase your risk for firearm suicide Common situations that make firearms more dangerous: A recent health diagnosis, including early forms of dementia Having ongoing pain Feeling isolated and alone Depression Frequent alcohol and/or drug use Loss of…