Why Medical Alert Systems are More Reliable than Cell Phones in an Emergency
Most cell phones do a lot more than more than make calls. With a “smartphone,” you can find a restaurant online, call for a reservation, and get turn-by-turn directions. TheyR...
April 3, 2013
Four tips for keeping seniors safe on the beach
With the arrival of summer, your family is likely planning a vacation or two - even if it's only a weekend getaway to a local beach....
May 29, 2012
Infographic: Risks & Costs of Senior Fall Injuries
Everyone remembers the old medical alert commercials, “Help! I've fallen and I can't get up.” They're about as ubiquitous as Wendy's “Where's the beef?” commercials (also featuring a...
May 17, 2012
Does your loved one need a new pair of shoes?
Believe it or not, one in three adults over age 65 has foot problems....
April 27, 2012
10 ways for seniors to prepare for and react to a tornado
Even if you and your relatives don't live in an area where severe weather conditions usually occur, it never hurts to brush up on tornado safety tips....
April 6, 2012
7 medication safety tips for seniors and their caregivers
While medications are designed to help your loved ones cope with the downfalls of aging bodies, sometimes taking several different prescriptions at once can lead to unintended dangers and ad...
April 2, 2012
10 earthquake safety tips for senior citizens
If you and your loved one live in an area that's prone to earthquakes, or you'd just like a few tips to brush up on just in case, you should know that it's easy to make a home better-suited ...
March 26, 2012
6 fraud prevention tips for seniors
It's an unfortunate fact of life, but seniors are often the most targeted group of people when it comes to scams and fraud. ...
March 15, 2012
Seniors’ fear of falling affects quality of life, survey shows
Falls and the risk of falling can have negative effects on the quality of life, both physically and emotionally, for seniors....
August 3, 2011
Falling might be a warning sign of Alzheimer’s and not just a symptom
Approximately, one in three adults over the age of 65 will experience a fall each year, and a new study suggests that falling may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease....
July 20, 2011
