Medical Alert Resources

3 Heart Healthy Ideas For American Heart Month

Heart health becomes a heightened priority for many of us as our loved ones enter the later stages of life. Ensuring that the hearts, minds, and bodies of our seniors remain stable is essential to supporting prolonged health in our communities.

Safe Watch Active® Medical Alert System Keeps Seniors Active and Safe

Staying active is one of the key fundamentals of healthy aging. However, staying active can be more difficult for seniors. Lower energy levels tend to reduce the intensity of physical exercise, for one.

Seasonal Changes Affect Our Mood

We often seem to relate a rainy day with a somber mood. Vice versa, we seem to relate a beautiful day with a positive attitude and a feeling of encouragement. That being said, is the weather an actual contributor to the way we feel on a seasonal basis? We will be discussing that concept and […]

Comparing LifeFone’s Medical Alert Systems

When trying to decide which medical alert system to choose, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. There are several providers to choose from and a host of review websites to comb through. While review sites give you some very good information, you also need to be aware that a medical alert system provider may […]

September Is National Preparedness Month

The theme for National Preparedness Month for 2022 is “A Lasting Legacy: The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.”

Fall Prevention Month 2022

We all know that our ability to live long, independent lives depends on staying healthy and injury free as we age. As we get older, our stability and strength begins to decrease, raising the risk of serious injury due to falling. That’s why September has been designated, among other things, as fall prevention month.

Fun Facts About July Fourth

July 4th, also known as Independence Day is filled with family, fun and fireworks. Barbequing in the back yard while swimming or sitting around a bonfire have become summer traditions while celebrating our nations freedom from Great Britain. Although the fireworks, hamburgers and hotdogs fresh off the grill make for a wonderful holiday, there are […]

Signs Of Heat Related Illnesses

Summertime brings us outside to enjoy walks, bbq’s, swimming, biking and more. While being out in the sun is a lot of fun, it’s important to remember that you may experience one of two potentially serious conditions – heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Knowing the difference between them and how to address them is crucial.

Health Eyesight As You Age

Aging is one of the most common reasons for bad eyesight and blurry vision. When we age, it is harder for us to see the world as crystal clear as we used to when we were younger. While minor vision changes are normal as one grows older, making regular eye doctor appointments is advisable to […]

Spring Health Tips For Seniors

Spring officially arrived on March 20th and with that comes better weather and the chance to venture outside and enjoy it. Many parts of the country have been dealing with snow and bitter cold temperatures over the past months and with that, our senior population tends to slow down while spending more time inside. However, […]