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You Shouldn’t Compromise on Your Emergency Response Pendant

An emergency response pendant is among the most important purchases a senior can make. It’s important to set up an emergency response pendant before experiencing an emergency – you don’t know how your body will respond to a fall until it’s too late.

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How an Alert Pendant for Seniors Can Help with Loneliness

Senior isolation and loneliness are an epidemic. According to the Institute on Aging, more than 11.3 million elderly adults lived alone in 2010. As medicine advances, allowing folks to live longer lives, those numbers have increased. Additionally, the likelihood of living alone increases with age, with nearly half of women aged 75 and older living alone.

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Don’t Wait – Invest in a Medical Alert Pendant Now

Making the decision to wear an alert pendant can be challenging. These devices are meant to be worn around the neck or wrist. This visibility makes the pendant a constant reminder of a person’s health and age. Still, it is always better to err on the side of caution. Even if you don’t think you’re ready to wear a care alert pendant, you may be surprised to learn that investing early can reap benefits later in life.

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How to Choose an Emergency Call Pendant for Elderly Relatives

We know that buying an emergency call pendant for elderly relatives can be tricky. To help you out, we’ve outlined a few things to consider before making your decision.

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How to Shop for Emergency Pendants for Seniors

We know that emergency pendants for seniors can be tough to shop for. There are a lot of add-on services to consider, and the added costs may make you second-guess whether your need. Rest assured that Alert1 has a pendant option for most budgets and lifestyles.

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Fall Alert Pendants are the Most Effective Medical Alert Systems

Seniors use medical alert systems for a variety of reasons. Whether you’ve had a previous accident or want to feel more comfortable living independently, medical alert systems are beneficial for most people over 65 years old. However, falls comprise a large proportion of senior accidents.

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Medical Alarm Pendants & Medical Alert Pendants, What’s the Difference?

There are a few ways to summon help in an emergency. The first and most effective is to use a medical alert pendant to contact a call center. Another strategy is to make a lot of noise, hopefully attracting the attention of a passerby.

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Tips for Thanksgiving Travel & Keeping Seniors Safe

COVID-19 cases have been increasing across the US for the past few weeks and are, as of this posting, at an all-time high. Thanksgiving is less two weeks away, and, for many, this is the most important family holiday of the year -- one that many don't intend to skip. To that end, many of us will travel to and gather with people who are most vulnerable to the virus, namely seniors.

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What’s Cookin’? The Best of Alert1’s Senior-Friendly Recipes

Find out what the best Alert1 recipes are and try them yourself at home!

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How to Create a Senior Friendly Home

The need to create senior friendly homes is becoming increasingly important as life expectancy rises along with the higher rates of retirement.

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