13 Things Military Veterans Teach Elderly People Living Alone to Keep Burglars Away at Night

Most burglars who find someone home at night don't break anything, they walk through a door or window that nobody remembered to lock. Gary Benson, a retired Army veteran, walks through 13 things to have in place before you turn in for the night, counted down to the one habit he'd set up first for any family member living alone. You'll learn how to pin a bedroom window open safely, why the knob lock isn't the same as the deadbolt, what to do with old keys and old cell phones, and how a simple morning check-in call can make sure somebody notices if something's wrong. Every tip comes from real police department guidance for seniors living alone, explained step by step with the reason it works. No gimmicks, nothing illegal, just plain habits built around the evening you already have. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:30 Locking Up Early 2:12 Checking Every Window 3:51 Deadbolts And Strangers 5:34 Keys And Visitors 7:14 Hiding That You're Alone 8:52 Hearing Alarms At Night 9:37 Someone Checking On You #SeniorSafety #HomeSecurityTips #VeteranAdvice #ElderlySafety #CrimePrevention