There is a joke that draws similarities between seniors and newborn babies: they both lack hair, teeth, and spend the whole day sleeping. Although there is nothing wrong with retirees having a good afternoon nap every now and then, when they lose interest in every other action and spend most of the day in bed, then it’s a serious problem you shouldn’t ignore. There is a clear divide between normal and abnormal sleeping, and without proper countermeasures the senior’s condition could significantly worsen. Read More…
Medical Alert Systems Articles
The Best Books on Caring for Aging Parents
We tip our hat to everyone willingly caring for their aging relatives. Being a support for a frail elderly person is a demanding job that often goes unrecognized. If you are a caregiver for your parents, you are already familiar with the sacrifices and the toll this responsibility takes on your social life, your finances and your mental health. However, don’t let the negative thoughts affect your spirit, because there is help! People who were in the same shoes have written several books aiming to help fellow caregivers maintain a positive attitude. These guides promise advice and relief for the reader by showing the ups and downs of caregiving. Read More…
Code of Ethics in the Medical Alert Industry
Medical alert systems are all about protecting your aging loved ones from potential harm. However, the other aspect of protection, namely the security of your privacy and customer rights is a topic rarely touched on, despite being equally as important. When seniors (or their family members) become a client of a medical alert company, they share private medical history data and contact information, which must be handled with the utmost professionalism. Yet many customers pay no attention to the code of ethics or privacy policy while browsing for suitable medical alert solutions. Such irresponsible behavior opens possibilities for scammers and con artists, who would do anything to diddle naive elderly people out of their hard earned money. Read More…
Elderly Nocturia: Wake-up Call for Frequent Urinating at Night
Nocturia might sound like the name of a furry weasel-like creature that goes hunting for a prey at night but… well, one of those is right. Nocturia does involve frequent nighttime activity, but the victims of the symptom are humans. To put it simply, nocturia is the feeling that wakes you up every night to visit the bathroom. People often treat it nothing more than an inconvenience, yet the condition might become the cause of other, more serious problems if overlooked for too long. This is especially true for the elderly, who can suffer a fall while attending their urges. Read More…
The Dangers of Home Chores for the Elderly
When asked about their golden years, the majority of seniors would explain that they wish to grow old at home and keep their independence. With the right support from their family it makes sense: their home is an environment they’ve known for decades, they are familiar with every nook and cranny, not to mention the helpful neighbors. However, official records show that home injuries are the biggest reason of adult hospitalization, especially for women. These staggering numbers are contributed to by household chores such as cooking, tinkering and cleaning. It goes without saying that the elderly are even at a bigger risk because of their frail health. One fall could be fatal for them, which is why they should be extra careful when doing the chores. Read More…
Finding True Companionship for Lonely Seniors
There is no sadder sight than a lonesome elderly person, sitting quietly on a bench. According to AgingCare, 43 percent of seniors reportedly feel alone on a regular basis. Even worse, researchers found out that secluded seniors are more likely to die earlier than those with regular social interactions. Researchers also pointed out that loneliness is ‘contagious’, meaning that shut-in adults are further distancing others with their behavior. However, we beg to disagree: while their environments might not be well suited to finding company, there are several ways a senior could engage socially with others. On the road friendship and elderly dating are two fine examples, but grooming a new pet can also help winning back their confidence. Read More…
Celebrity Seniors Who Become Victim of Medical Accidents
Let us tell you a secret: celebrities are mortals, just like everyone else. This sentence might have come out of the mouth of Captain Obvious, but try telling it to celebs! Despite having a safe full of cash, a legion of staff and access to the best medical assistance, aging famed personalities still manage to hurt themselves. No wonder, too, considering that famous people tend to live a more extravagant lifestyle. For example, TV star Dr. Phil dislocated his shoulder while practicing a dirt bike stunt with his friends. But as you’ll soon discover most injuries occur to aging celebrities while they are at home, as is the case with ‘ordinary’ elderly people. And in most cases, a medical alert system could have saved their lives… Read More…
Extending Medical Alert Protection Over the Whole House
Medical alert systems are meant to enhance the aging resident’s freedom by providing peace of mind and independence, but in some cases, strangely, the exact opposite is true as seniors are often too afraid to leave the room for fear that their voice won’t reach the base station. Most units are equipped with a large range capable of covering the house and even the garden or the front yard, but this doesn’t mean you’ll hear the monitoring agent’s instructions from two rooms away. This often clips the wings of the senior users, who ultimately give up on the idea of an active life in favor of guaranteed protection. Luckily, there are remedies for this problem. Read More…
Medical Alert Systems in Spanish with Spanish Monitoring Service
Medical alert systems aren’t exclusive to English speaking seniors and patients. A large number of seniors in the U.S. have Spanish as their native language and they find it difficult to express themselves in other languages. This is especially true during a medical emergency: when shocked or scared, people still struggle to put together coherent sentences even if they might speak the language fluently otherwise. All in all, a proper medical alert service must be able to handle non-English speaking customers. A multi-language site is a good start, but they should either have Spanish monitoring agents or figure out a way to bridge the gap when a Spanish elderly contacts them. Luckily there are medical alert providers out there that offer their services in Spanish with native Spanish speakers answering incoming medical alerts. Read More…
What Is a Vial of Life?
During a medical emergency well-informed decisions mark the difference between life and death. The person responding during such a crisis should know everything about the patient’s allergies and relevant medical conditions: does he have a pacemaker? What is her blood type? Are they taking any medication? Unfortunately the patient isn’t always capable of answering these questions, while family members are often left shrugging their shoulders. In order to avoid delaying the treatment – or triggering a fatal reaction – people with serious medical conditions are prompted to use a vial of life. It’s a medical information form that is pre-filled to help the work of the arriving paramedics. From allergies to disabilities, everything can be mentioned here, even a list of family members or caregivers that need to be contacted. The form is slipped into a bag, pocket or pouch and set up at a good spot close to the entrance. Read More…
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