11 Questions to Ask Your Doctor During a Regular Checkup
11 Questions to Ask Your Doctor During a Regular Checkup Any health and wellness plan includes preventative care and regular checkups with your primary care physician. However, if you don’...
January 11, 2024
The Value Of A Daily Call For Seniors
The Value Of A Daily Call For Seniors Seniors who live alone often feel lonely and isolated from the outside world. Studies have shown that lack of close connections can affect a person’...
February 28, 2023
Seven Health Screenings Every Senior Woman Needs
October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” During the month, public service announcements and events remind women of the importance of regular self-exams and mammograms. While...
October 20, 2021
Are Medical Alert Systems Tax Deductible?
As a savvy consumer, you probably like to do your homework before making a new purchase—whether it’s a car, a washing machine, or a medical alert system. With the word “medicalR...
April 2, 2020
You’re Not Too Young To Think About Long-Term Care Insurance
According to the AARP, 52% of the people who turn 65 today will develop a health condition that requires long-term care (LTC). Women tend to live longer and have more health problems, so the...
January 27, 2020
How To Recognize Senior Depression In Yourself And Others
Retirement is supposed to be “the last of life for which the first was made,” right? At least that’s what we’ve been told. The reality can be very different for many ...
April 20, 2019
Seniors & Suicide: Recognize The Warning Signs
In 2016, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Middle-aged adults and those over age 85 (particularly men) are at greatest risk for suicide attempts. Learn to rec...
April 20, 2019
Medicare Changes Will Help Many Seniors Stay Healthier & Wealthier
In 2011, the New York Times published an opinion piece titled “How Medicare Fails the Elderly.” The author described his struggle to get his mother the care she needed versus the...
October 17, 2018
Bay Alarm Medical Gives Back to American Cancer Society
The Bay Alarm Medical family is proud to announce our continued efforts in spreading breast cancer awareness by donating a portion of our proceeds from the month of October to the American C...
October 11, 2018
What’s a Geriatric Specialist
If you’re involved in helping an older friend or loved one with the management of their health care, you’ve probably heard the term “geriatric care” or “geriatric specialist” at ...
July 16, 2018
