Who Would Benefit From a Medical Alert System? Not Just Seniors!
Have you noticed how most TV commercials or magazine ads portray those that use home medical alert devices as seniors? It’s a natural assumption that these systems are indeed only for the elderly because we’ve been trained to think so. However, the truth is that a medical alert system is truly ideal for nearly anyone […]
The History of Life Alert Services For Seniors
Life alert services date back to 1972 when a psychology professor called Dibner came up with an idea of helping the elderly get emergency help even when they could not get to their telephones. Dibner thought that such a device would save many seniors’ lives by getting them the help they need as soon as […]
The History of 911
Feeling safe begins with the specific safeguards that are out there that provide the person with a sense of comfort and security. 911 is one of these comforts that people use whenever they are in distress and need help. 911 is able to provide your home with firefighters, paramedics for medical emergencies, or police officers […]
Ten Dementia Warning Signs You Need To Know
Contrary to common thought, dementia is not a disease in and of itself. Rather, dementia is an umbrella term which encompasses any type of decline in mental ability that is severe enough to impact a person’s ability to perform their everyday activities. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease, which accounts for 60 […]
Educate Yourself About Elder Abuse
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), one in every ten Americans age 60 and over experience elder abuse each year, many of them in multiple ways. Unfortunately, this is a crime that is severely under-reported, as it is estimated that only one in fourteen cases is ever brought to the attention of […]
6 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s Disease once every 67 seconds. It is the sixth leading cause of death in America, and out of the top 10 causes of death, it is the only one that cannot be cured, slowed, or prevented. As of 2015, 5.3 million Americans of […]
Seniors and Pet Therapy
Every day, people flock to YouTube to watch videos of pets as a form of entertainment and stress relief. Those benefits could be even more present in the life of your senior loved one if they had a pet of their own. According to the pet therapy organization Paws for People, interacting with a gentle […]
Pain Care for the Elderly
Chronic pain is defined as pain that continues and/or grows worse over a long period of time. According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 percent of older adults who live on their own, and 75 to 85 percent of those in care facilities, suffer from chronic pain. This constant pain results in a variety […]
Fire Safety for Older Adults
According to the National Fire Protection Association, adults age 65 and over are twice as likely to be injured or killed by fire when compared to the general population. Regardless of if you have an aging parent living in your home or on their own, precautions need to be taken to ensure maximum safety in […]
Falling Injuries Can Be Life Threatening
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released some startling statistics regarding falls in Americans age 65 and over. One third of Americans age 65 and over fall each year. An older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall every 14 seconds. An older adult dies from a […]
Making Sure Your Loved One is Receiving the Best Care
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or other care facility can be an extremely difficult one. Even if you diligently investigated every nursing home in the state until you were sure you had found the very best one for your loved one’s needs, it’s natural to continue to have concerns […]
Know Who Is Behind the Door Before You Open It!
On June 18, 2014, KIRO TV in Bellevue, Washington reported that police had arrested U Hyon Yi for targeting and scamming three elderly victims. He befriended the women, earning their trust by offering to do odd jobs for them around the house. Once that trust was established, Yi asked to borrow thousands of dollars, starting […]
