Senior Safety & Independence - Page 13
How to Safely Adjust to Your Post-Pandemic Life
| June 22, 2021
After a year spent inside and away from others, America’s seniors are ready to get back to living their lives. As of mid-May 2021, over 70 percent of America’s senior population had received their COVID-19 vaccines, bringing a collective sense of relief after enduring a tumultuous 15 months. Consider this your guide to confidently – and safely – adjusting to your new, post-pandemic life.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Downsizing for Seniors
| June 17, 2021
Senior citizens should consider downsizing as they age and potentially have fewer people living in their homes, less responsibilities, and limited incomes. Downsizing can lead to happier days as well as safer nights. With less to manage, it may even create more freedom. Medical alert systems are the perfect choice for senior couples and those living on their own.
Read MoreThe Challenges and Concerns of Today’s Seniors
| June 15, 2021
Seniors look forward to an easier, more relaxing time in their golden years. However, while they anticipate a less stressful way of life, there are still challenges and concerns to face and overcome.
Read MoreThe Pandemic's Effects on Seniors
| June 08, 2021
If you or your loved one are feeling alone, anxious, or stressed related to the isolation of the past year, Alert1’s suite of affordable, personal medical alarms ensures its members are always independent but never truly alone.
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips for Seniors
| June 01, 2021
Alert1 provides its members with peace of mind when it comes to heat related illnesses. If you or your loved one are enjoying the summer sun and something seems off, a medical alert system summons emergency responders in a matter of seconds, with just the simple press of a button. Alert1's medical alert systems and personal emergency alarms are the perfect hot weather companion for older adults.
Read MoreMedical Alert Devices for Seniors are Easy to Use
| May 02, 2021
Medical alert devices for seniors are easy to use. This is often a result of very intentional design choices. Namely, most devices are intuitive, screenless, and easy to set up. This is important to point out for new or skeptical alert system users. Many Alert1 members express distrust of and discomfort with newer technology. But, with us, you’ll never have to worry – our devices are easy to order, easy to set up, and easy to use.
Read MoreWhen is a Monitored Medical Alert System Necessary?
| April 19, 2021
Monitored medical alert systems are the Swiss Army knives of a senior’s safety toolkit. But many users think that medical alert systems are only for imminent emergencies, like heart attacks, strokes, and dangerous falls. In reality, they’re much more than that. A monitored system can get you help in a variety of situations, each with their own degree of severity. Whether you’re having a true medical emergency or need assistance for a situation experienced while aging in place, a monitored alert system is always your best option.
Read MoreSenior Monitoring Systems Designed to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
| April 13, 2021
Senior monitoring systems come in all shapes and applications. From passive sound monitoring to actively tracking a loved one’s whereabouts, families have countless options when it comes to senior health and safety.
Read MoreThe Best Senior Alert Systems are Comfortable and User Friendly
| March 28, 2021
In the past, we’ve discussed how the best senior alert systems are devices that you feel comfortable wearing. Whether worn around the neck, on the wrist, or on a belt holster, a medical alert system is only effective when worn properly. If you like the way your system feels and looks, you’re more likely to wear it.
Read MoreHow to Talk About Buying an Emergency Alert for Seniors
| March 25, 2021
Buying an emergency alert for seniors is never easy. This is especially the case if you, a relative or friend, is doing the research for an elderly person. This market can seem inaccessible for seniors who are not tech-savvy, so many rely on younger friends and family to find a device that fits their needs. But this poses its own problem: Understanding a senior’s needs can be a tough hurdle to jump, especially if they’re still skeptical of needing an alert system.
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