Many people have a difficult time remembering to take daily medications. Depending on the nature of their medical problems, they may have several medications to take in set intervals throughout the day. In some cases, forgetting to take a single dose of medication can be incredibly risky. MedReady prides itself on providing the best automated… [Continue]
What are the True Costs of Falling for Senior Citizens?
Like so many other statistics, the number of seniors accidentally falling are shocking. Approximately every 17 seconds, a senior citizen is being admitted to a hospital for treatment due to a fall. More alarming, approximately every 30 minutes, a senior citizen dies from fall related injuries, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control… [Continue]
Heat Stress – A Hot Weather Hazard
Hot weather can place a dangerous strain on your body, especially your heart. Heat stress can cause many medical problems including heat exhaustion, heart failure and stroke. Taking a few precautionary steps against heat stress and learning what resources are available in the event of a heat wave, will mean a more comfortable Summer, prevent illness and could even save your life!
Gettin’ Routey – Senior Humor
Sitting on the side of the road waiting to catch speeding drivers, a state trooper sees a car puttering along at 22 mph. He thinks to himself, “This driver is as dangerous as a speeder!” So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car, he notices that there are five… [Continue]
Planning for Eldercare: Getting Your Affairs In Order
James was 62 years old when a stroke made it impossible for him to communicate with his family. Neither his wife nor children knew anything about his financial or medical information. James had always taken care of things himself and left no written directives in his behalf. Besides having to locate important documents, the family was left to make their own decisions about James long term care.
Medical Alarm or Medical Alert?
Both Medical Alarms and Medical Alerts are systems for Seniors to call help during an emergency. Medical Alerts, however, also refer to a type of jewelery worn around the wrist to alert the EMS of conditions like diabetes or Alzheimers. Other Medical Alert Jewelery services include a number for EMS to call to learn more about the patient and to notify the family.