As our loved ones age, many of them want to live their life in their own home instead of a nursing facility. With a medical alert system installed in their home, it is possible with less worry for the family. We can’t always be with our aging family members but with the medical… [Continue]
Personal Medical Alert Systems
The feeling of being independent is something you should not lose due to illness or aging. With a medical alert system, you can keep that feeling of independence no matter where you are. The personal medical alert systems are becoming more popular and being used all across the world. They are very simple… [Continue]
Limitations of your wrist medical alarm pendant
A medical alert button is a great tool for seniors that are living independently. This device can be worn on a pendant or as a wristband and will allow the person to quickly and easily contact help without needing to reach a phone. However, it is very important to understand the limitations of this type… [Continue]
Importance of Testing Medical Alarm Systems
No one wants to lose their independence. However, for the elderly or those living with a life threatening illness losing that independence is a potential reality of life. Not wanting to burden their families or move to a medical healthcare facility, many people rely upon medical alarm systems. A medical alarm system offers the independence… [Continue]
Testing Medical Alert Systems
Medical alert systems help elderly and disabled individuals notify providers that there is an emergency and they need assistance. Knowing how medical alerts work and keeping them in proper working condition are imperative to safe and effective communication. Here are a few simple things people can do to make sure their medical alert is working… [Continue]
The best location inside the home for Personal Alarm Systems
Seniors living independently know that it is important to have the safety and security of a personal medical alarm system in their home. After choosing why type of alarm system they need, the next question is where the personal alarm system should be located. Valid arguments can be raised for installing the system in nearly… [Continue]
Before Purchasing Medical Alert Systems, Talk to Your Mom!
I’m sure independence has meant different things to you at different times in your life. At five, it meant tying your own shoes; at 16, having your own car. As your mother gets older, to her it may simply mean keeping her independence and living at home. Worries about independence figure greatly in the minds… [Continue]
Emergencies are typically unplanned
An emergency can happen at any time. While it is not possible to be prepared for every situation as you get older a number of emergencies that can happen in the house get worse without external help and support. In our younger years a slip and fall probably would not leave us stranded on… [Continue]