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The latest tips, tricks, and news related to medical alert systems, aging in place, and technology for seniors.
How Can I Retain Independence with Vision Loss?
| November 18, 2021
Vision plays a critical role in daily life. It’s involved in walking, writing, reading, working, making food, and washing yourself. If you experience vision loss, it becomes more difficult to perform these activities successfully. You will need to find ways to compensate for your difficulty seeing so that you can continue to live independently as you age in place. While you learn to be independent with vision impairment, consider using medical alert technology for seniors. With these gadgets for seniors, you can instantly alert a certified emergency response agent whenever and wherever you have a problem. Whether you fall, need medical assistance, or require the fire department or police, you can press your button for immediate help.
Read More12 Super Senior Traveling Tips for the Holidays
| November 17, 2021
AAA predicts that 53.4 million people will travel this Thanksgiving holiday. This is up 13% from 2020. (1) If you are a senior who will be traveling this season, it is important to take precautions to ensure your comfort and safety. You want to be in good shape when you arrive so that you can enjoy the hugs, greetings, and smiles on your family and friend’s faces when they see you. It’s best to plan ahead with some super travel strategies, including how to pack, get travelers insurance, look for senior discounts, and use personal security systems for the elderly. With careful planning and the right tools, you are sure to have a fantastic Thanksgiving!
Read MoreGobble Up Our Thanksgiving Action Plan for Senior Hosts
| November 16, 2021
Are you a senior hosting Turkey Day’s main event? Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s a day to eat some good food, watch a parade, catch a football game, and make some great memories. Last year, 292 million Americans gathered to enjoy this yearly feast. For 2021, you can expect to see more than 700,000 turkey lovers joining this number, according to Finder.com. (1) While entertaining company can be stimulating and good for seniors, it can also be tiring. With this in mind, you may want to consider looking for ways to simplify your Thanksgiving holiday. Doing so can help you save energy and give you more time to spend with your family.
Read MoreScary Side Effects of Medications and How to Manage Them
| November 15, 2021
As you age, you may find yourself with a multitude of medications for different conditions and ailments. Many of these medications can cause side effects that can impair your ability to perform daily tasks successfully and can even pose as a hazard to your safety. It is important to pay attention to the side effects of the medications that you are taking and try to find ways to manage them. This way, you can improve your wellness, safety, and independence.
Read MoreSuper Easy and Nutritious Recipes for Seniors
| November 12, 2021
As you age-in-place, meals that are simple to make become essential for saving time and energy. While you could simply pop a T.V. dinner in the oven or microwave, you also need to be concerned about getting vital nutrients so that your mind and body can function properly. These healthy recipes for the elderly are easy to make and have the nutrients your body requires; you can improve your senior health and wellness and help yourself avoid illnesses.
Read MoreThe Perfect Tool to Complement Your Fitness Routine: Alert1’s Medical Alert Watch
| November 11, 2021
Alert1’s medical alert wrist watch can be a useful tool for any senior to have. It offers a variety of benefits that can assist the elderly on a daily basis. If you want an emergency response solution with bonus features, then you should consider this senior life-saving alert system. The Alert1 mobile medical alert watch is the perfect tool for seniors looking to stay safe while meeting their fitness goals. If you experience a fall or medical emergency while exercising, you will have a quick and convenient way to contact a certified emergency response agent for help. You can talk to them through the built-in 2-way speaker and ask them to call either your loved one or a medical professional for help. The agent will also stay on the line with you until help arrives.
Read MoreSenior Health Alert: 10 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
| November 10, 2021
A strong immune system is essential for fighting off the germs and viruses that make you sick. Your immune system will naturally weaken as you get older. Therefore, looking for ways to boost your immune system becomes even more important as you age. When you have a weakened immune system, the flu becomes more dangerous. Your immune system cannot fight off viruses as well as it once did, and you are left more vulnerable.
Read MoreWhat to Do If an Elderly Loved-One Falls
| November 09, 2021
As a family caregiver, you want your loved one to be safe, healthy, and happy. When your senior loved one falls, it can be an unnerving experience, especially for the first time. According to the National Council on Aging, “One-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year.” (1) If you have never dealt with someone falling before, you may be unsure about how to help them. If your loved one has an Alert1 wireless fall alert system, you can simply press the button on their device to get help and guidance. The button will allow you to communicate with a certified emergency response agent. They can help you assess the situation and guide you in helping your loved one. If your loved one does not have an Alert1 emergency alert device for seniors, the steps below can help guide you.
Read MoreMental Health Tips For Seniors and Caregivers
| November 08, 2021
Many of us are concerned about our physical well-being, as well as the physical well-being of our loved ones—as we should be. As we progress through our everyday lives, we get consumed by managing the bare essentials of our health and daily needs, and can sometimes fail to address concerns related to emotional and mental well-being. Mental health is often a taboo subject in many facets of society. However, maintaining mental wellness is as important as managing physical health. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health, mental health problems affect about one-fourth of adults [in the United States] in any given year and nearly half of adults at some time during their lives. Some of the most common mental health concerns revolve around anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. They are treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, oftentimes the more quickly these kinds of issues are addressed, the more effectively they can be treated.
Read MoreEverything Seniors Need to Know About Medication Management
| November 05, 2021
As you get older, you may find yourself with multiple daily medications to treat a variety of conditions. According to Kaiser Family Foundation , “More than half of adults 65 and older report taking four or more prescription drugs compared to one-third of adults 50-64 years old and about one in ten adults 30-49 or 18-29.” (1) If you have multiple daily tasks to take care of or are beginning to experience memory loss, it can be easy to forget to take your medication. These tips can help you manage your medication as you live independently and age in place.
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