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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

Alan Wu

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

Alan Wu

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

Jasmine Phu

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

Alan Wu

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

Jasmine Phu

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

Alan Wu

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

Alan Wu

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

Alan Wu

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

Alan Wu

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

Alan Wu

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