medical alert system Archive

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

Mini Guardian Medical Alert Device Review

One of the most intriguing medical alert systems to hit the personal emergency response system industry is the Mini Guardian.    As we’ve seen with Apple products time and time again, they have been

Natural Stress Relievers for Seniors

Stress is a part of life in the 21st Century and it does not go away with retirement. Seniors experience stress, just like everyone else. The difference is that coping with stress becomes more

Volunteering: Seniors in Action

With medical advances keeping seniors healthy and active for longer, retirement no longer has to mean the end of a productive life. AARP even goes so far as to call retirement a second career,

Getting the Most Out of Your Retirement

Retiring baby boomers are one of the fastest growing segments of the society, and are different from the retirees of the past. Rather than choosing to spend the “golden years” puttering, modern seniors are

Action and Engagement Brings Better Health for Seniors

In his retirement, Jack had allowed himself to slow down, maybe too much. His health was starting to slide, he lost track of friends, and he was depressed. He knew he needed to get

Seniors: Living Longer and Healthier

Only about a century ago, living past 50 years old was unusual. Today, seniors regularly live into their 60s, 70s, 80s and, though less often, 90s or more. This is largely due to the

Senior Living: A New Era of Freedom

Just because Jack, a 72-year-old retired teacher, can’t jog 10 miles anymore, he still enjoys walking 3 miles several times a week around his neighborhood and is the picture of health. He and his

Technology to Support Modern Caregiving

It goes without saying that most elderly people would prefer to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. In the past, independent living was more difficult for many seniors, who often

Keep Grandma and Grandpa Safe

They were there when your kids were born, and while they grew up. The kids may have fond memories of visiting them, eating Grandma’s soft, made-from-scratch cookies, or helping Grandpa fix the lawn mower

Having Trouble Making A Decision?

Is this for you or a loved one?