Medical Alert Resources
Caregivers Benefit From Medical Alert Systems
While many people believe that a medical alert system is only for the elderly, others have come to realize that this is not the case. Believe it or not, caregivers of all ages can benefit from having access to a medical alert system during an emergency.
Do Cell Phones Negate Medical Alert Systems?
The question as to whether having a cell phone negates the need for a home medical alert device is one that arises frequently, especially as the elderly population is trying to be frugal.
The Many Uses of Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)
Personal emergency response systems have a wide variety of uses. A PERS system like LifeFone is primarily intended for seniors or those who live alone. If you are prone to falling or if you have medical issues, personal emergency response systems can be very important to your health and well-being.
Warning Signs of Diabetic Shock: How Medical Alert Systems Can Help
Do you know the warning signs of diabetic shock? Diabetic shock, also called hypoglycemia, can occur when a diabetic has too much insulin, too little food, too much exercise or a combination of the three; it is a dangerous medical condition that must be immediately addressed.
Staying Healthy And Balanced As You Age
It’s a fact of life, and a fact of aging, that once we celebrate our 30th birthday our balance begins to decline. As we continue to age, that lack of balance can be potentially harmful as it can result in trips and falls.
Combating Loneliness in an Aging Parent
There are times when solitude is welcomed, but if it goes on for too long, loneliness sets in and that can eventually lead to depression. There are ways to help your loved one combat that feeling of loneliness.
Get Moving To Stay Healthy
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only 20 percent of U.S. adults get the recommended amounts of both of aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise.
Prescription ‘Best Practices’ For The Elderly
Aging brings many issues that we have to deal with and they range from being able to remain living independently to diminished health to the loss of loved ones and friends.
When To Seek In-Home Care
There will likely come a time when the care of an elderly family member’s exceed the limits of what the immediate family can provide. It is at that time that the family will begin researching in-home care and/or assistance.
How To Balance Work, Family, and Eldercare
If you’re a member of the “sandwich generation” those Baby Boomers that are pursuing careers, raising their family and are tasked with caring for their aging parents, you understand how hard it is to balance it all.
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