Medical Alert Resources

How a Medical Alarm Works

A medical alarm is designed to be worn around your neck, through a specially designed necklace. Medical alarm systems allow the person wearing the necklace to easily notify the medical alert company, who will call the police or your emergency contacts in the event of an emergency based on the personalized care plan set up […]

Safety For When Dad Is Alone

As our parents get older, it is important to give them the tools that they need in order to live independently. Oftentimes it is difficult to view once spry, energetic parents as getting older yet it is important that the children of aging parents are realistic about what will be required in order for parents […]

Falls In Seniors

With each passing year, the number of falls in seniors increases. This is a growing problem that often times results in serious injury or even death.

How To Choose a Medical Alert System Company

Choosing a medical alert system company often involves more than comparing devices alone. Families are usually looking at the bigger picture, including reliability, ease of use, response support, and whether the system truly fits the person’s daily routine. With so many options available, the decision can feel less about finding the most features and more […]

Medical Alert System Explained

No matter how old you are, it is important to have your independence, and be safe and secure the same time. However, for many seniors, their caregivers and families, this is simply not a possibility.

Housing Options With Medical Alarms

Before making a decision on where you or your loved one will spend retirement years, you need to look at all the options. If the move involves relocation to a new city or state you truly need to step back and look at everything before you choose new living accommodations.

Planning for Financials and Health Care as you Age

It’s anticipated that by 2028 the cost of private nursing home care will double from current costs and the government has forecast that there could be a 50% increase in the population of those 65 or older which could put a strain the resources available for nursing home care.

Preparing To Move An Aging Parent Into Your Home

At some point, it may become necessary to open the doors of your home and invite your aging parents to move in; whether they’ve suffered a stroke, trip or fall accident, other health issue or if old age has simply made it impossible for them to live alone, family members need to have a plan […]

Medical Alert System Makes A Great Gift

Gift ideas for your aging parents may be hard to come by especially considering that they afford to purchase what they need and want, when they need it.

When Should Your Parent Hand Over The Car Keys

Aging in place and retaining the ability to drive are two hallmarks of independence and having to give up either of these could be a struggle. The difficulty with taking away the car keys is that your aging parents may truly believe they are still safe to be on the road and behind the wheel.