Medical Alert News Archive

Worried About Memory Loss? Tips and Tricks for Seniors
Memory lapses can happen occasionally at any age – like the name on the tip of your tongue that you can’t quite remember. For many people, however, memory failures happen a lot more frequently

Senior Falls on the Rise in America
Falls are the number one cause of injury and death among senior citizens in America. As stated in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an older adult falls

Safe Home Tips for Seniors
Baby Boomers are redefining senior living. An increasing number of older adults are choosing to “age in place,” and remain in their own homes. Many seniors choose living on their own to have more

Why Watching the News Could Be Bad for Your Health
We are living in the information age, and while that has its advantages, it also means that we are constantly bombarded with disasters. We hear about shootings, crime, war, terrorism, human rights violations, violence,

Make the Holiday Season the Most Joyful Ever
From the falling leaves of autumn to the first snow of the season, the weather sends signals that it is time to get busy planning the holidays. The holidays are a special time of

Cats or Dogs: How Pets Can Help Keep You Healthy
Cats or dogs? It’s an age-old question and many people, seniors included, have strong feelings on both sides of that argument. Choosing a wagging tail or affectionate purrs is a personal choice. Regardless of

Finding Love After Retirement
With more and more Baby Boomers retiring every year, many are faced with the question of what to do with their newfound freedom. Facing retirement and old age alone can be a terrifying idea

Medications and Senior Falls: The Risks
Seniors are at a far higher risk of falls than any other age group, with falls the leading cause of accidental injuries for adults age 65 and older. While there are physical changes associated

Aging: It’s a State of Mind
It’s a true saying that age isn’t a number. It’s all about your state of mind and your approach to life. According to survey findings reported by the Pew Research Center, the older we

Senior Falls and Medications: What’s the Story?
Falls continue to be the most common cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries to older adults, with about one-third of the U.S. population over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year.