Senior Medical Alerts
How to Stop Elderly Wandering in Middle of The Night?
“My 89 year-old mom has Alzheimer’s Disease and won’t stay in bed. In the middle of the night she’s sneaking downstairs and we’re afraid she will get out of the house. Should we lock the her bedroom door or bolt the exits? I’m afraid of her getting hurt but locking the doors seems dangerous. We […]
Medical Alert Pendants for Senior Citizens
Medical alert pendants are simple and affordable way to protect senior citizens who live alone. Every year thousands of senior citizens are injured from fall and slip accidents. Without immediate medical attention, many of these accident victims can suffer more severe injuries and even death. Please see our buyer’s guide for a complete guide to […]
Transitioning Family When the Elderly Move in for Care
The decision to move an elderly parent, grandparent or relative into your home can be a stressful time for you and your family in terms of the adjustments that need to be made. Keep in mind that it is an adjustment for everybody involved, including your elderly loved one moving into your home on a […]
How to Prevent Falls in the Elderly
The older we get, the more we are at risk for falls. And along with this risk comes the greater chance of serious injury. There have been some studies that suggest that the rate of fall injuries in seniors over the age of 85 is nearly four times greater than for those between the ages […]
Explaining the Importance of Nurse Call Systems in Care Homes
When we think of placing our loved ones and relatives into care homes, the first thought that we inevitably have is that of their safety. This is human nature and most people will invariably check the sorts of provisions and equipment that a nursing home has in place to help ensure the safety and comfort […]