Best Mother’s Day Gifts 2023
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you haven’t yet figured out what to get mom, don’t worry – there are plenty of great gift ideas out there that will make he...
May 5, 2023
Can A Medical Alert Help A Non-English Speaker?
YES! Communication during an emergency can be difficult for non-English speakers or for bilingual people. Anyone who is injured, scared, or in danger may have trouble explaining the situatio...
March 22, 2023
What If My Loved One Falls And Is Unconscious?
For seniors and their loved ones, even a “minor” fall could be a warning sign of health and mobility issues that need to be addressed before a more severe fall happens. The quality of li...
February 16, 2023
Beware of the Medical Alert Phone Scams
What is the scam? At Bay Alarm Medical, we’ve received reports that from time to time, competitors will use phone numbers that are very close to ours, and perhaps other companies as we...
July 7, 2022
Planning to Take Care of a Senior During COVID-19? Read This First.
With 41% of COVID deaths linked to long-term care facilities, more families are moving their loved ones home. It’s no wonder. Long-term care facilities account (LCTF) for just 8% of al...
September 29, 2020
Hurricane Michael: How to Keep Your Loved One Safe
Almost one week after Hurricane Michael’s (Category 4 storm) landfall, more than 1 million residents have been affected by power loss, damaged property, and even losing their home enti...
October 15, 2018
How To Talk To Your Parents About Medical Alert Systems
Falling – it’s the fear of every adult with elderly parents. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that three million older people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for inj...
September 18, 2018
5 Ways to Avoid Helicopter Behavior with Your Senior Parent
They raise you, loved you, and kept you safe. Now, your parent is older, more at-risk for falls and elder scams, and showing signs that concern you and warrant your involvement in daily deci...
June 26, 2018
How to Create a Family Care Plan for Your Senior Loved One
Whether it’s your grandparent, parent, or older aunt or cousin, there will probably come a time when you realize that a loved one needs a bit more help doing even the simplest tasks in the...
April 30, 2018
6 Powerful Ways To Help Seniors Avoid Isolation
6 Powerful Ways To Help Seniors Avoid Isolation It’s an unfortunate reality that many seniors find themselves terribly isolated. After a spouse passes away or a debilitating illness hits, ...
October 2, 2017
