When a fire occurs in a home having a faster way to alert emergency personnel is essential. Elderly or disabled individuals are in a dangerous situation during a fire due to mobility issues. Having a medical alert system is highly recommended for these individuals to receive help quickly during a fire. A device worn on… [Continue]
Medical Alert System for Seniors
A real worry that seniors have is their health. As their body and mind ages, they find that taking care of themselves and avoiding everyday accidents can become more difficult. There are a number of options available that will help seniors overcome some of these difficulties, and some are more practical than others. One of… [Continue]
Lifetime Achievement award for Howard Feldman
Howard Feldman the CEO of Pioneer Emergency was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award in March 2013, for being a visionary co- founder of the 7 year old organization. Medical Alert Monitoring Association MAMA represents 90% of the major companies in the medical alert industry. In addition to being a founder, he served on the Board… [Continue]
The Four Most Important Things a Senior Living Independently at Home Must Have
For a senior living alone, things can sometimes get a little scary. Whether it’s health or security, there are a number of situations that can threaten a senior’s independence. The loss of independence is often seen as a downward progression, which is why every senior should have four things at home. 1. Medical alarm system… [Continue]
The Benefits of a Medical Alert Button
If you live alone and worry about suffering a fall or other accident in your home, you can rely on a medical alert button to give you peace of mind. With this simple device, you’ll be able to summon help if you have an accident at home. Your friends and relatives will also feel assured… [Continue]
The Pros and Cons of Fall Detection
Adult children who are concerned about an aging parent will likely want to consider a medical alert system. Such a system can be activated simply by pushing a button, which means that elderly folks who are experiencing a medical emergency will quickly receive help from a medical team. In fact, an alarm system can be… [Continue]
Automated Pill Dispensers
The aging of our bodies is an inevitable fact of life. As time passes, health and memory deteriorate simultaneously. This leads to a peculiar phenomena—one becomes most reliant on the timely consumption of pharmaceuticals just as the mind reaches its weakest point. Such is the irony of old age. An automated pill dispenser can help… [Continue]
Three Things To Ask An Emergency Response Service For Seniors
Most people feel a natural terror of being hurt and abandoned without access to help. When seniors are involved, such situations can quickly become life-threatening. Emergency medical response systems provide relief from worry for caregivers, spouses and even seniors themselves in situations where seniors become incapacitated by injuries or a medical condition. But, before choosing… [Continue]