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- Medical Alert: Enabling Seniors to Connect Instantly to Caregivers - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneTo fully appreciate the efficiency of a medical alert system in the context of complementing the work of caregivers, let us consider an actual real-world case. Madelyn is a subscriber to one of the leading medical alert system companies. She is 60, with narcolepsy, and lives alone at her own ...
Views: 1685 - What is a Medical Alert? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneFurther advances in medical alert technology have enabled society to provide better, more efficient care for the elderly. While in the old days, the only viable option was to have the senior members of our family live in specialized homes to monitor their health and to ensure all their needs are ...
Views: 1310 - Top 5 Anti-aging Tips for Seniors: How to Look and Feel Younger - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneGetting older is not easy. You wake up in the morning, gaze at your reflection in the mirror, and discover a person who seems older than the last time you looked. But if you’re thinking about going to the plastic surgeon to magically remove the years from your face, then don’t. Seniors resorting ...
Views: 1453 - Can the “Vial of Life” Project Assure Senior Safety? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneThere is an on-going project called the “Vial of Life.” It does not include an actual vial as it is more a metaphor, but the project does aim to preserve life, specifically that of of seniors or anyone with a chronic medical condition and who may need emergency medical assistance anytime soon. ...
Views: 1388 - Top Signs Your Aging Parent Needs a Medical Alert Device - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneAging can be insidious—it does not announce itself in a loud call or with a sign bearing big, bold letters. It creeps up on everyone’s lives, largely undetected. Often, the medical issues associated with aging become obvious only when the condition has become sufficiently serious to warrant a ...
Views: 1244 - Integrating a Senior Medical Alert System with Exercises to Help Prevent Falls - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneWhile the use of a senior medical alert can be instrumental in preventing accidental falls among seniors, there is nothing more effective in falls prevention that helping the senior stay as physically fit as possible. Contrary to what may seem obvious, seniors can actually have a fighting chance ...
Views: 1026 - The Top 5 Must-haves for Seniors to Live Independently - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneIdeally, we would all love to allow our senior loved ones to continue living in their beloved home, the repository of all their most treasured memories, instead of forcing them to live in a nursing facility. However, letting seniors live independently does have its own challenges. The most ...
Views: 2637 - 6 Best Senior Winter Tips to Prepare for the Coming Season - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneHelping your senior loved one prepare for the change in seasons is important because they could not easily do any of these preparative measures by themselves. You should also check out in advance if the senior has outdated equipment or busted gears that could later put the senior’s health at ...
Views: 1675 - Top 7 Secrets to a Successful Retirement - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneThe word “success” may be relative, especially in the context of retirement. There is no single, easy answer as to what would make you feel successful upon hitting the finish line of a life-long career. When you look back at the life you lived, can you say, “That was good”? But while a ...
Views: 1403 - Should Seniors Get Life Insurance: 4 Things to Remember - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneIf you haven’t noticed it yet, members of the baby boomer generation are enjoying longer, more fulfilling lives. And as things stand, seniors—or those who are 60 years old and above—can still get more out of life. Whether you need or can afford to get a policy with a large premium and benefits ...
Views: 1484 - What Seniors Must Know About Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneDo you suddenly wake up gasping for breath in the middle of the night? Do you snore? Do you feel tired in the morning or during the day, even if as far as you know it you’ve had a good night’s rest? Then you probably have sleep apnea. But what, exactly, is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Top 10 Social Networks for Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneAs of the most recent count, members of Facebook worldwide have exceeded the 500 million mark and are well on their way to hit 600 million. And if current First World statistics are to be relied on, it is safe to assume that a great chunk of those people belong to the demographic group whose age ...
Views: 20253 - How Pets Protect Seniors from Depression and Other Health Problems - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneIf our pets could talk, they would most probably say that the leading benefit of having an owner is chow and shelter. On the other hand, if you’d ask elderly pet owners about the benefits of having pet animals, the answer that you might get would come in a gush of emotion—indeed, the health ...
Views: 1177 - How to Live Longer and Healthier: Top 5 Tips for Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneYou want to live longer? Here are five proven ways to enjoy your senior years. 1. Choosing what you eat: the Japanese have a very simple way to ensure that every meal is as nutritious as possible: ensure that the food on your plate comes in five colors. This is like saying always include ...
Views: 1357 - Elements of an Easy, Safe Modern Living: Medical Alarm and Other Advanced Products for Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneAside from the more common senior-targeted products such as the medical alarm and other medication-related automatic dispensers, there are several other products that can help you ensure a happy, safe modern living for your aging parent. Apple’s iPad: well, aside from being a highly popular ...
Views: 1130 - Symptoms of Dementia: When to Know that your Senior Loved One Needs a Senior Alert - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneWhen we speak of dementia, we’re not referring to a simple, singular illness, but rather it represents a complex class of cognitive-related disorders. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut cure for this type of age-related cognitive impairment, and the most one can do is try to manage the ...
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