Medical Alert Resources

Safety Tips For Senior Travelers

More people than ever are traveling! Many senior travelers are proclaiming, “Age matters only if you’re a cheese.” Travel is your fountain of youth. You don’t have to stop traveling just because you’re getting older.

Summer Ideas

Enjoying a breezy spring day or the warm summer temperatures doesn’t have to be a distant memory for seniors and caregivers. Finding a few interesting summer ideas and activities for seniors, suitable for their abilities, takes some creativity and planning, but it is well worth switching up the routine and getting out of the house.

Six Perfect Senior Father’s Day Gifts

Get ready for Father’s Day with some fun ideas and gifts for your dad, favorite uncle, or grandpa. With a bit of planning, you will find just the right thing for the man you want to honor on Father’s Day.Before you shop for dad, consider how the special dad spends his time. Get a little […]

How A Lock Box is Helpful For Seniors

We are all familiar with a lockbox when looking for or selling a home. Real estate agents hang them on homes that are for sale so buyers can come into a home while keeping the house secure. Unlike the flower pot or door mat, lockboxes keep your keys safe with a combination lock.

You Are Never Too Old To Dance

At LifeFone, we think you’re never too old to dance! Dancing is a great way to stay healthy & happy, and that applies to people of all ages, especially seniors. Heading out to dance can improve your cardiovascular health and increase your strength, making for healthy seniors. Plus dancing is a social activity that’s enjoyed […]

The Cost Of Not Taking Medications

The numbers are staggering. The cost of not taking medications is on the rise. There is an out-of-control epidemic in the United States that costs more and affects more people than any disease Americans currently worry about. It’s called nonadherence to prescribed medications, and it is — potentially, at least — 100 percent preventable by […]

Gifts For Mom This Mother’s Day

Finding the right Mother’s Day gift can be challenging, especially when you’re deciding what to give a senior whose interests and activities differ greatly from yours. Whether your mother or grandmother lives independently or in a senior facility, there are plenty of great gift options for you to consider.

National Telephone Day

Today, April 25th, is National Telephone Day. Yes, there is a day set aside to honor and celebrate the phone – can you believe it? There are many reasons to love (and hate) the beloved telephone. Here are a few things we love about phones.

Eight Tips To Get A Better Night’s Sleep

When you wake up in the morning do you count the hours until you can go back to bed? If that’s the case, then chances are you are not getting a good enough sleep at night. As we age, aches and pains and even worries of the day can cause us to toss and turn.

The Link Between Loneliness And Heart Disease

Loneliness is something that many seniors in our society face. The loss of a spouse, immediate family moving away and loss of friends leads to loneliness and isolation. Loneliness can also lead to depression, but did you know it can also lead to heart disease? As our parents age, it’s important that we talk with […]