Seniors can protect themselves against attack.
Yoday's world is riddled with crime, and senior citizens are often the victims. While for most people taking advantage of the frailty of an older person is unthinkable, some people see them as easy targets rather than national treasures. This doesn't mean that seniors need to be helpless. There are self-defense techniques even older people can use.
Use What You Have
The self-defense website DontBeAVictim.org tells seniors to use whatever you have as a weapon. If you use a cane, make sure to have a solid one that not only supports you as you walk, but makes a suitable weapon for fighting off a criminal should the need arise.
Always have your keys in your hand while walking in a parking lot. Keeping them wedged between your fingers makes them a serious weapon to use against an attacker. They can be thrust into an eye or used to stab the assailant.
Know Where to Strike
Target areas of vulnerability, such as the throat, nose and eyes. You might be surprised how quickly a punch to the throat disablesan attacker. As long as it is a solid hit, even a person who is somewhat frail can use this tactic effectively and may even cause damage to the attacker's esophagus or trachea that could require medical attention. This should not be a concern, however, when you are defending yourself. While the attacker is recovering, you can break away.
A solid kick to a man's groin temporarily disables him. Seniors should take advantage of this to stop an assailant and escape.
Scratching and kicking an attacker are also helpful tools in your arsenal. Leaving marks on the attacker may also assist police in catching and identifying the assailant.
Be Prepared
Sseniors.lovetoknow.com gives self-defense tips for seniors, suggesting that they carry a whistle on their keychain. Boat horns can also be easily carried in a purse, and the loud noise brings much unwanted attention to the criminal. Know set off the alarm in your car BY using the remote keychain. Often holding down two buttons setS the theft alarm off, scaring off an assailant.
Carrying pepper spray is also an easy and inexpensive way for seniors to defend themselves.
Learn self-defense before you become a victim. AARP points out that not only is learning self-defense techniques a way to prevent getting injured by an attacker, it is also good exercise.
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