Medical Alert Resources

Seniors Can Try New Things To Stay Active

What would spring be without the age-old commitment to spending more time doing new things. Here are five spring resolutions that each senior needs to think about to kick off the fresh feeling of springtime:

Time To Travel

Now that your children have grown and moved out, you may be thinking, it’s time to travel. At Lifefone, we agree! After decades of cramming travel into long weekends and limited vacation time, it’s time to set new goals to see new places. If you’ve retired, or shifted gears to a job with more flexibility, […]

Four Senior Living Trends

Being a ‘senior’ no longer equates with being ‘old’ and ‘unable’. It can actually have many perks associated with it, and one can be that you are able to downsize your living space. Having a large house is great when you are raising small children, but after they’ve grown and started their own families, smaller […]

Equipped for Bad Weather

Particular areas of the country are faced with natural disasters more than others. For example, coastal regions of are more likely to be struck by hurricanes than other areas of the country while others are prone to heat waves, floods, tornados or snow storms. Regardless of the threat, it’s best to make certain your aging […]

May is Older Americans Month

Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? LifeFone cares about the health of older Americans and thought we would share some thoughts with you.

Misconceptions About Medical Alert Systems

With so many medical alert systems available today, choosing one that is right for you and your loved one can prove to be a daunting task. Even making the decision to actually take the plunge and buy one can seem overwhelming. There are many misconceptions about Medical alert systems, and knowing how to discern fact from fiction […]

Taking Charge Of Senior Living Accommodations

Before your children are faced with the decision of “where will Mom and Dad live when they can no longer remain at home” you can begin looking into housing options. When faced with retirement and aging, seniors should be taking an active role in making a determination on where they will spend their Golden Years. […]

Five Steps To Be Successful At Living Alone

Many people enjoy the solitude of living alone, while others, especially if they find themselves unexpectedly in an empty home, find it to be a difficult transition. Besides not having the companionship of another person, living alone also means you don’t have someone to help you around the house with simple chores.

Re-thinking Retirement

Are you thinking about retirement? When it comes to the topic of retirement, the old rules no longer apply. In fact, when the Social Security act was passed in 1935, the age of retirement was set at 65, and the average life expectancy was 61. Today, the average life expectancy is just under 80. That […]

How to Talk About The Future With Aging Parents

Nobody wants to broach the subject of the future with their elderly parents. The more independent-minded your parents are, the less comfortable the conversation can be. However, no one is exempt from dealing with the potential pitfalls that come with caring for your aging parents.