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Champions of Aging in Place: Best Home Care’s Andre Best

Posted on April 29, 2014 in Family Caregivers

From attorney to union president to founder of Best Home Care, Andre Best creates safety and independence for senior Minnesotans aging in place.

7 Ways to Convince Dad to Get Medical Alert System

by Shayne Fitz-Coy

Posted on April 28, 2014 in Family Caregivers

It’s time for the talk. Not THAT talk but it’s time for a talk with Dad to finally get a medical alert system.

In Defense of Life Alert ®

by Shayne Fitz-Coy

Posted on April 25, 2014 in Fall Prevention

With their cheesy ads and infamous tagline, Life Alert improved the medical alert system industry. Alert1 defends the good things Life Alert has done.

Weightlifting is a Workout for Seniors Too

by Shayne Fitz-Coy

Posted on April 24, 2014 in Senior Safety & Independence

There are many ways to exercise good fall prevention and senior safety. Weight training is a comprehensive approach that improves bone health and balance.

Aging in Place: 5 Things You Didn't Know

by Shayne Fitz-Coy

Posted on April 17, 2014 in Senior Safety & Independence

What is aging in place? Why is it important? How can Alert1 medical alert systems help with aging in place? How can friends and family help?

The "New Shoes" Fall Prevention System for Seniors

by Shayne Fitz-Coy

Posted on April 14, 2014 in Fall Prevention

Fall prevention begins with proper footwear. Learn how purchasing your loved one a new pair of shoes increases a safe home environment as they age in place.