Medical Alert Resources

When Is It Time For A Medial Alert System

The adage goes, “It’s better to be safe than sorry” and that is especially true when it comes to the health and well being of our senior relatives; although it can also apply to anyone at any age that may be dealing with a medical issue.

Medical Alert Systems Benefit Everyone

When most people think of a medical alert system, they immediately think of the elderly. These systems, however, can be useful in a variety of situations. The medical alert industry also refers to these devices as personal emergency response systems (PERS) which appropriately represents the variety of ways it can assist people of all ages.

Medical Alert Device FAQs

The time that you’re beginning to search for a home medical alert device is likely fraught with tension and stress and knowing you need to equip your loved ones with a medical monitoring pendant may be hard to face. LifeFone makes navigating the sometimes-confusing maze of medical alert providers easier by offering a comprehensive list […]

Hiring An In-Home Health Aide

Are you a caregiver in need of additional assistance in caring for aging or elderly relatives? You may find you’re at the stage of needing to hire an in-home health aide and this could be a decision as fraught with fears as it was when you hired someone to care for your children. If you […]

Retirement Resolutions For 2014

Will you be retiring this year? Are you hoping to retire, but are not quite certain whether your lifestyle can support the loss of the income you currently earn? There are ways to plan for the future, even if you’re closing in on retirement age.

Technological Advances Aid Caregivers

Working adults who are caring for, and raising, their own children but who find themselves in the position of caring for aging or ill parents are in what has been deemed, “The Sandwich Generation.”

Caregiver Benefits Of A Home Medical Alert System

Many of today’s caregivers are in what has been termed The Sandwich Generation. These folks are caregivers who have taken on the role of caring for an aging or ill parent or family member while still raising their own children and pursuing a career.

Celebrating The Caregiver Throughout The Year

Chances are you know a caregiver or are one yourself. Statistically speaking, if you’re a woman who is between the ages of 48-60 you will be a caregiver (the average age of caregivers is 51), because more than 60% of women are. Consider that close to 70 million individuals (29% of the population) in the […]

Retirement Planning Mistakes

You’ve worked your entire life and now it’s time to kick back and ease into your retirement and Golden Years. Take a step back. You may have worked your entire life either in the same career or for the same company and now you’ve put in the years necessary to claim your pension and retire, […]

Where Can A Medical Alert System Be Used?

A medical alert system is designed to be used in and around an individuals’ home. With a range up to as much as 1000 feet, these devices cover a large area. However, these devices can also be worn and used by those living in a nursing home, retirement or senior community.