Medical Alert Resources

Seven Tips When Your Loved One Refuses Help

Your dad won’t stop driving, even though his hearing is failing. Your mom insists that you can take care of her, so why would she need in-home care? Grandma doesn’t want to move to a senior living facility, because it’s full of ‘old people’.

Men As Caregivers

It would seem like women topple the scales when it comes to the role of a caregiver. However, the fact is 40%, or 2 out of 5, of the today’s caregivers are men. At LifeFone, we wanted to focus on the unique role of men as caregivers.

Four ways to build your Fitness Foundation

Exercise is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy body. Sometimes the routine you’ve established gets boring, or you want something different. LifeFone would like to suggest four ways to build your fitness foundation.

Three Tips For Remembering To Take Medication

You know the phrase ‘don’t forget to take your medication’. It’s true; remembering to take your medication can be a struggle and even more difficult if you’re trying to help your loved one remember! At LifeFone, we offer medication reminders and tips.

Ways To Avoid Elder Fraud

Elder fraud has become an epidemic among senior citizens, and as unfortunate as it may be, scam artists view the senior population as easy targets. Since elder fraud often goes unreported, the exact figures are unknown, but it is estimated that over $40 billion is stolen from senior citizens in the U.S. each year. While […]

4th of July Fireworks Safety

We are rapidly approaching that time of year when we wish America a Happy Birthday. One would be hard pressed to find a single American who doesn’t have fond memories of the Fourth of July. The excitement, the music, the baseball games, the family picnic ‚ oh yeah, AND the fireworks. Their sheer beauty alone […]

Social Media

Research shows that senior citizens are among the fasted growing segment on Facebook. This makes sense because social media sites like Facebook allow seniors to keep in touch with friends and family across the miles. Using social media also provides an opportunity for interaction with their favorite brands or television shows. Web chatting sites such […]

5 Ways To Keep Your Elderly Relatives Active & Healthy

The cliche of “use it or lose it” holds true when it comes to both your body and your mind. That is even more crucial in the elderly. If they keep their minds and bodies active and healthy they will age more gracefully and will be more engaged in life’s activities for much longer. An active mind and body […]

Eight Outdoor Exercises

Using an exercise room or going to the gym is great, but when you can get outdoors, you should do so. At LifeFone, we have eight outdoor exercises to help keep you in shape and enjoy the fresh air.

June is National Safety Month

Observed annually in June, National Safety Month is sponsored by the National Safety Council. Each week has a different focus. At LifeFone, your safety is out number one priority. With that in mind, the National Safety Council breaks it down into several steps you can take to ensure your home and surrounding are safe.