Fire Safety Tips For Seniors
In 2018, ten people in Baton Rouge, LA were killed in house fires during a severe January cold snap. The majority of those fires were started by heating equipment – space heaters, fi...
January 9, 2020
7 Tips To Make Your Home A Safer Place To Age In Place
More than three-quarters of adults age 50 and over surveyed by AARP in 2018 want to stay in their homes as they age. But the average American home is a dangerous place! It has knives, fire h...
October 28, 2019
Weather Safety Tips For Seniors
In 2003, a severe heat wave killed 15,000 people in France. The majority of them were people aged 75 and over. As people age, they become more susceptible to the effects of extreme heat. The...
August 8, 2019
Medical Alert System Wall Buttons | Bay Alarm Medical
Bay Alarm Medical Care Consultant, Kristina, introduces our new medical alert system wall buttons. We completely understand wearing a button around your neck isn’t ideal, but it...
February 12, 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
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
5 Ways Seniors Can Prepare for an Emergency
2018 was a headline-making year for disasters. Between fires, gas leaks, and hurricanes, there wasn’t a news day that didn’t include devastating reports of families being forced from the...
September 28, 2018
Aging in Place 101: The Very Basics
One important topic that tends to come up when dealing with elderly loved ones is where is the best place for them to live while they age? Many seniors are now opting to age in place rather ...
June 24, 2017
Senior Hearing Loss: How To Recognize & Cope With It
Who would have thought that the Woodstock generation would now be out pricing hearing aids? Their elders at the time warned them about that “loud rock and roll” and predicted t...
May 6, 2017
Senior Sleep Disorders: Are You Dreaming About A Good Night’s Sleep?
Many seniors say they can’t remember the last time they had a good night’s sleep. Senior sleep disorders have many causes, and some may be easy to correct. Still, the majority of...
May 6, 2017
