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    Carbon Monoxide

    Senior silent killer.

    CO detectors

    • $25-$50 each.
    • Outside bedrooms.
    • Each floor.
    • Senior critical.
    • 10-year sealed best.
    • Test monthly.

    Smart CO

    • Nest Protect $120.
    • Phone alerts.
    • Senior away from home.
    • Family alerted.
    • Voice + light.
    • Premium.

    Symptoms

    • Headache.
    • Dizziness.
    • Confusion.
    • Senior similar to flu.
    • Multiple in house = CO.
    • Get out fast.

    Causes

    • Furnace malfunction.
    • Gas water heater.
    • Stove + fireplace.
    • Senior gas appliances all.
    • Generator inside garage.
    • Car running closed garage.

    Annual furnace check

    • $100-$200.
    • HVAC pro.
    • Senior critical fall.
    • Catches cracked heat exchanger.
    • CO source #1.
    • Don't skip.

    Test + replace

    • Test monthly.
    • Replace 7-10 years.
    • Sensor degrades.
    • Senior schedule reminder.
    • Free Reminders app.
    • Critical maintenance.

    $50 CO + annual furnace = senior alive

    $50 CO detector outside bedroom + each floor = senior life saver. Plus $100-$200 annual furnace inspection critical fall. Replace detectors every 7-10 years. Smart Nest Protect $120 phone alerts when away. CO is silent killer — many seniors die yearly. Don't skip.