Alert1 Medical Alert News - Page 63
The latest tips, tricks, and news related to medical alert systems, aging in place, and technology for seniors.
Checking in with Loved Ones over the Holidays
| December 18, 2012
The holidays offer a good chance to check up on the older adults in your life and make sure they are still well and healthy.
Read MoreDiabetes Prevention and Help for Seniors
| November 20, 2012
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately eight percent of all Americans live with diabetes and approximately one-third of those people may not even realize they have the disease.
Read MorePreventing the Flu For Seniors at Risk
| November 05, 2012
As most people know, as you age, your immune system weakens, and seasonal flu can become a very dangerous virus.
Read MoreHow Seniors Can "Winter Proof" Their Homes
| November 05, 2012
Take the autumn months to get ready for winter and “winter proof” your home. Simple steps now can save you lots of time and hassle in the winter months
Read MoreSenior Living: What Are The Options & Costs?
| November 05, 2012
As seniors age, they will need help with daily tasks. Helping them make appropriate decisions about their living arrangements is critical to staying healthy and safe.
Read MoreTop 7 Autumn Activities for Seniors
| November 05, 2012
Depending on the area you live in, autumn may be the last time to enjoy the outdoors with pleasant weather.
Read MorePreventing Nighttime Slips and Falls for Seniors
| October 25, 2012
Studies show that one-third of adults over 65 will experience a fall each year. there are steps you can take to improve your loved one’s nighttime safety and reduce the chance they will slip or fall after the sun goes down.
Read More6 Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer Amidst Seniors
| October 22, 2012
This week Alert1 will be posting one tip a day to inform you of easy ways to lower your risk of getting breast cancer.
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness for Seniors
| October 16, 2012
The chance that a woman will get breast cancer increases from 1-in-233 for a woman in her thirties, to 1-in-8 for a woman in her eighties. Fortunately, there is hope.
Read MoreInsomnia Concerns and How It Affects Aging in Place
| October 09, 2012
It can be difficult to put the health of a loved one into the hands of strangers. Further, many older adults suffer from insomnia, a condition that can worsen as a result of stressful life changes or a poor sleeping environment.
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