The walking cure for dementia? Can taking a nice walk several times a week help you prevent dementia? Research seems to indicate that by engaging in a regular physical activity we can reduce the onset of dementia. If you are caring for an elderly person it’s vitally important that you get them to be physically […]

Senior Life Alert System Ratings Medical Alert Systems (also know as life alarms, personal alerts, alert pendants, alarm bracelets, elderly alarms) can help aging or physically disabled loved ones live independently with peace of mind. At the push of a button these systems can send help from emergency response services or nearby relatives and friends. […]

As the winter months approach it is important for senior citizens to protect themselves from the cold.  Every year many elderly people die from hypothermia and exposure. As we age our bodies are less able to protect us from and detect dangerously cold weather.  If you are the child of an elderly adult who lives […]

Looking for a quality medical alert system that does more than send help when it’s requested? Many senior citizens who fall or become otherwise incapticted are not able to press the “panic button” on traditional devices. That’s where true “fall detection” becomes a vital part of protecting your loved ones. myHalo offers a great way […]

A $667 million dollar verdict finds a nursing home failing to provide patients with adequate care. The suit alleged that inadequate staffing caused harm to the residents of 22 Skilled Heathcare owned nursing homes in California. Evidence of short-staffed departments and patients receiving suboptimal care was enough to convince the jury to award the plaintiff. […]