Medical Alert Systems Archive

Watching the News – Is It Bad for Seniors?
According to a recent article in the New York Times, Life Time, a gym chain company with 130 locations in 27 states, made the decision to remove cable news programs from its large-screen TVs,

Senior Mentoring Programs
Seniors mentoring youth may be the perfect match. Senior mentoring programs tap the valuable resource of knowledgeable older adults with time and energy to contribute, and direct all they have to offer toward children

Walking the Senior Blues Away
It’s too easy to get the blues when you’re growing older. Major phases in life have already gone by. Chronic health conditions are common among seniors. Many older people are widowed or divorced and

Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
The cold winter months bring challenges for everyone, and particularly for senior citizens. When the temperature plummets, older adults face a higher risk of health issues and weather-related injuries, including frostbite, hypothermia, and falls.

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

5 Simple Diet Changes that Make a Difference for Seniors
Our bodies change as we grow older. Senior citizens have different nutritional needs than younger people, and the way they eat needs to change to meet those needs. This does not mean that you

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

Memory Foods: Do They Work?
Most people over 50 have had the “brain fog” experience at least once or twice. Humorously known as “CRS” or a “senior moment,” it can happen to the best of us now and again.

Sports-Obsessed Seniors
Baseball and football are the most popular sports in America, and following your favorite players and teams makes life more interesting and enjoyable. Whether you enjoy watching Monday night football or have a long-standing

Keep on Reading to Keep Your Mind Healthy
Reading can be a skill, a hobby, a profession, or a passion. There are books, magazines, and journals to meet every taste and preference. Reading can transport you to different places and times and