Medical Alert Resources

The Benefits Of Being Outside

With the weather steadily improving as we move further and further away from the cold winter, a breath of fresh air and stroll outside are surely in the cards for both you and your loved ones. The benefits of being outside are, in fact, very real.

Is it Time For Your Elderly Parents To Move In

On the surface, it might seem like a good idea to move your aging parents into your home once they’re no longer able to live independently. Doing so may eliminate the need for you to split your time between spending time with your own family and making trips to your parent’s home to take care […]

Medical Alert Devices Are Not Just For The Elderly

When most people hear the words medical alert device, they often picture an elderly person living alone at home. While these systems have long been associated with aging, the reality is that unexpected emergencies don’t follow age limits. From someone recovering from surgery to a person managing a chronic condition, living alone, working late at […]

Tax Filing Scams Abound For Seniors This Time Of Year

When it comes to scams perpetrated against senior citizens, there seems to be a correlation between the time of year and the scam that is going around. This time of year seniors need to be aware of IRS refund and tax scams. If you’re a caregiver for an aging relative, you too should be on the […]

Dental Care For Older Adults

Dental care today has made tremendous leaps and bounds since the 1940s. With all the medical advances since then, there are still many people born prior to World War II who may be lacking in oral hygiene care. Regular trips to the dentist were not commonplace in those days, nor was fluoride or floss. As a result, many […]

Personal Safety Tips For Shopping Excursions

Many people simply love to go shopping – it’s a great source of fun and joy for many individuals but it’s important to keep safety in mind. Here are a few of our favorite tips to keep you safe while shopping your favorite stores.

Carbon Monoxide: Danger You Can’t See, Taste or Smell

Hundreds of lives are lost each year due the tragic consequences of carbon monoxide poisoning. The danger is of greater concerns during the winter months when people use heating devices and stoves to keep warm. This colorless, odorless gas can be deadly. In fact, accidental carbon monoxide poisoning takes more than 400 peoples’ lives each […]

Maximize Your Memory

How many times have you walked into a room only to have forgotten why you were there? Do you misplace your keys frequently? It happens to all of us, and while we may have to accept that as we age our minds may not be as sharp as they once were, there are things you […]

Hearing Impairment

Medical Alert Solutions for the Hearing Impaired Beside the general decline in health, there are a few seemingly innocuous yet concerning conditions that creep up on aging people, such as the gradual loss of hearing that can have far-reaching consequences if left unaddressed. It is important to adapt and look for appropriate solutions for every […]

Cold Indoor Temperatures Can Affect Your Health

It’s dollars vs. sense! All of us want to save money on our utility bills but according to the World Health Organization (WHO) temperatures in your home should be at least 64 degrees F for most individuals and at least 70 for homes where babies, the elderly and frail reside.