In this blog from Medical Guardian, we describe what a medical alert device is, how it works, and how to choose the best system for your unique needs. Read on.
Talking To Your Parents About the Dangers of Senior Falls
Experiencing a fall as you age is always scary, but even more so when it has serious medical ramifications. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in five senior falls can lead to broken hips, broken bones, and even traumatic brain injury. Of the nearly...
Factors That Lead to Senior Falls
Falls happen. They happen throughout life at all ages and stages–as toddlers, at recitals, on college campuses, on the sidewalk, and even at home. But there comes a time when falls become a real hazard to your health and safety. That time typically coincides...
Summer Sun Protection: Checking for Skin Cancer
Although summer isn’t officially here yet, it certainly feels like it in most parts of the country. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that the UV Index gets so strong in June and July, they recommend limiting sun exposure between 10am and 4pm. And the...
The Heat and COPD: What You Need to Know
The summer is fast approaching and after a long, cold winter, many people are breathing a collective sigh of relief to feel the warmth of the sun again. Some, however, worry about health risks associated with warmer weather; from concerns about melanoma from the sun...
