Most people are aware of the fact that as we age, our risk of falling increases. One average, one in four adults over the age of 65 falls every year. This risk continues to grow as we move into our 70s and 80s. An Ounce of Prevention Goes a Long Way When you or your…
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention identifies heart attack and stroke to be among the leading causes of death in seniors—deaths that could very well be avoidable if help came to them fast, right when they needed it. Medical alert devices and gadgets like activity tracker for seniors are excellent lifelines not only during…
With increasing numbers of elderly people opting to reside in their own dwellings as opposed to a nursing home or with a family member, the need for elderly caregivers to be on the ball gains importance. The Generation X on whose shoulders the responsibility now lies to care for their elderly loved ones, will have…
There are many kinds of senior tracker apps designed to keep tabs on elderly users, but there is nothing quite as good as the Senior Safety App. This unobtrusive, easy to use, and affordable safety alert app for seniors is chock full of features—from GPS location monitoring to fall alerts and inactivity notifications. It’s a…
Seniors now live better, healthier, and longer lives, thanks to advanced healthcare and a greater awareness of healthful lifestyle choices. But, this independence comes with a price that puts their health and safety at high risk, especially when they have reduced physical strength and cognitive abilities. Also, when their homes are not being adapted for…