Safety Tips

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 year in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Another 20,000 people visit emergency departments, with more than 4,000 requiring hospitalization.

Tags: Safety Tips, Senior Safety
Posted on: February 12, 2019.

Eight Bedroom Safety Tips

It can be challenging for older people to get into and out of bed as it requires flexibility and stretch. We have eight bedroom safety tips.

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Posted on: January 17, 2019.

Halloween Safety Tips

It's that time of year again with costumes, haunted houses, parades, tricks and treats, and parties for Halloween. Kids love Halloween - they love spending the night out and about with their friends, sometimes leaving parents worried about the dangers they may face on the most frightful night of the year. So parents, how do you better ensure your child's Halloween safety when you’re not around? Fortunately for you, there are discussions you can have with your kids and technologies you can invest in that can help keep them safety, track their whereabouts, and give you greater peace of mind throughout the night. Here are just a few Halloween safety tips to help ensure a fun and safe night:

Tags: Safety Tips, Mobile Apps, holiday
Posted on: October 26, 2018.

Plan For Eldercare Before A Need Arises

Seeking resources to care for aging parents isn’t a task to be undertaken when in crisis mode. By the time an aging parent needs additional care, you may not know where to turn and you don’t want to have to make uninformed decisions on care for your aging relatives. If you’re in regular contact with your aging relatives it will likely be easy to see when they are reaching the point where they need additional assistance if they’re to remain in their own home.

Tags: Safety Tips, Senior Tips, Caregivers, planning ahead, senior care
Posted on: October 9, 2018.

Regain Confidence After a Fall

If your loved one has recently fallen, we want you to know they aren’t alone. The fact is, one out of every three seniors fall each year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the number one cause of injuries for older Americans each year. These statistics help gain perspective as to why falling is a major concern, not only for you but for your loved one as well.

Tags: Safety Tips, Health Tips, Fall Detection, Exercise
Posted on: September 25, 2018.

Maintaining and keeping a home safe from falls

At LifeFone, we recently talked about simple ways to improve the kitchen, bathroom and walkways for mom or dad. Though, sometimes maintaining and keeping a home safe from falls could take upgrades and modifications that would require a professional.

Tags: Safety Tips, Aging In Place, Personal Medical Device
Posted on: September 18, 2018.

Seven Tips To Prepare For A Hurricane

Hurricane season is here. It began on June 1st, and runs through November 30th. This year, there seems to be a hurricane popping up every week. To date, Gordon slammed into Florida, Lane was a major hurricane that skirted by Hawaii in August, and Florence is bearing down on the East Coast, with yet another taking aim at Hawaii.

Tags: Safety Tips, Medical Alert System
Posted on: September 14, 2018.

Home Modifications To Prevent Falls In The Home

Mom and dad have told you that they really want to stay in their home as long as possible. However, you are concerned about their safety. At LifeFone, we have ideas for home modifications to prevent falls in the home.

Tags: Safety Tips, Aging In Place, Medical Alarm System
Posted on: September 11, 2018.

When Mom & Dad Want To Stay In Their Home

According to the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD), 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they grow older. Aging in place means more independence, comfort, and potential cost-savings. The national cost average in 2015 to age in place, was roughly $3,600 each month, and continues to rise.

Tags: Safety Tips, Aging In Place, Medical Alert System
Posted on: August 21, 2018.

LifeFone Medical Alert Overview

With the advances in technology, medical alert systems have advanced as well. At LifeFone, we’ve kept up with these changes, and have multiple ways you can incorporate a system into your life. Here is the LifeFone medical alert overview.

Tags: Safety Tips, Medical Alert System, Medical Alarm System
Posted on: August 14, 2018.

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