Symptoms to Watch for After a Fall in Older Adults
Quick Summary Most falls do not cause serious injury, but the ones that do can hide, so the job in the hours and days after a fall is to watch rather than assume. Call 911 for loss of consciousness, a severe or worsening headache, repeated vomiting, slurred speech,...
Why Invest in a Medical Alert Device
The idea that medical alert systems with emergency buttons are only for older adults or those who struggle with...
Different Medical Alert Device Types
What Are the Different Medical Alert Device Types? Emergencies happen. As we get older, our risk of falling increases,...
What Is a Medical Alert Device?
A medical alert device gives you the confidence to age in the comfort of your home. Also called personal emergency...
Practical Exercises to Improve Health for Seniors
Any amount of exercise is better than no exercise, even if it involves sneaking in a few squats while watching TV or...
Change Your Habits to Prevent Falls
The start of 2023 presents a fresh new opportunity to make changes to your habits. This is why setting a New Year’s...
Keeping Warm in the Winter Months
Keeping Warm in the Winter Months One of my elementary school teachers used to say, “There is no such thing as bad...
Sleep & Aging: How to Get More and Better Sleep
As winter approaches and the days get shorter, you may envision yourself entering a hibernation period of...
Health Benefits for Seniors Who Volunteer
For Seniors, volunteering comes with many emotional, mental, and physical health benefits, including better cognition,...
Age in Place Successfully: 8 tips to prevent falls
Falling is the largest barrier to aging-in-place, but there are many simple ways to age-in-place successly but...
Foods to Keep You Cool & Full In the Summer Heat
During the hot summer months, many of us lean toward eating foods that are light and hydrating. Watermelon, cucumber,...
