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Medical Alert Systems Covered By Medicare

One of the most popular questions our team gets regarding medical alert systems and personal emergency alert devices is whether or not they are covered by Medicare or Medicaid insurance.  Understanding if medical alert

Senior Vision Loss: New Treatments Bring Hope

Older adults with certain medical conditions may be in danger of losing their vision. Macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma can rob seniors of their sight. Fortunately, recent advances in ophthalmology bring new hope

Finding Love After Retirement

With more and more Baby Boomers retiring every year, many are faced with the question of what to do with their newfound freedom. Facing retirement and old age alone can be a terrifying idea

Some Medications Found to Contribute to High Numbers of Senior Falls

While medical science has led to longer life expectancy, there are drawbacks. One risk is the medications found to contribute to the high numbers of senior falls. While many seniors are on at least

Home Safety in the “Golden Years”

The years after retirement can be some of the freest, most exciting years of a person’s life: without career obligations, seniors are can now explore new hobbies and interests that they’ve always wanted to

Activities that Keep Your Mind Sharp

As we age, we begin to experience a gradual decline in our physical health that is sometimes accompanied by a decline in our memory and cognition. Fortunately, the right medical alarm can help keep

What is the Best Medical Alert System for You?

If you were to ask any modern American senior citizen, they are more than likely to say they prefer to live independently. AARP research reveals that about nine out of every ten seniors over

Should You Join AARP?

Around the time of your 50th birthday, you probably received (or will receive) an application in the mail to join the American Association of Retired Persons , better known by its initials AARP. Your

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