July - 2017

Beyond Superstition: Preventing Accidents In and Around the Home

Friday the 13th can be an ominous day for those who are superstitious. While the exact origins of Friday the 13th are unknown, historians believe that it dates back to the Middle Ages and that it’s rooted in Biblical stories. Whether or not you believe in the superstitions of Friday the 13th, there are still real dangers that can be lurking in and around your home. If your physician, family members or friends have discussed the importance of safety and accident prevention wit

Can You Write Off Caregiving As A Tax Deduction?

Tax Day, which falls on April 15th every year, can be anxiety-inducing for a number of reasons. If you are caring for an elderly parent, the added stress of helping them with their taxes and finding time to do your own makes it easy to want to procrastinate. But with the deadline looming, there’s no choice but to pick a weekend and just get your taxes done. But there are tax breaks for caregivers and the elderly that you should know about beforehand. From specific tax credits

What to Look for in a Medical Alert Device Company

As a savvy consumer, you wouldn’t buy a house or rent an apartment without asking questions about the property first. You also wouldn’t buy the first car you see without learning about its features. And just as you would seek buying advice and do extensive research before making these and other purchases, choosing a medical alert device company for your loved one is no different. Once you’ve noticed signs that your parent needs a medical alert system, the next step is doing s

Helping Your Parent at Home Without Taking Away Their Independence

For so many of us, life is all about trying to control as much of the unknown as we can. Of course, so much of the unknown is out of our control, so the concept itself seems futile, but there is a sense of calm and ease when there is a routine in place; when things are done properly, it can leave less room for error. But that only goes so far. For example, the routine that we think is best for ourselves may not actually be best for our children or our spouses. And the conflic

Medical Alerts Are For Everyone

Seniors Life Safety medical alert systems have a wide range of uses that aids all ages, not just elderly seniors. Although seniors and aging adults are our main demographic, people of any age can benefit too. And our medical alert devices aren’t just for helping you after you have fallen. Medical alerts are dubbed “help buttons” because they can be used to help you in any situation. Medical alerts are for useful for everyone, of all ages and backgrounds. Here is one testimoni

Signs Your Senior Parent May Need Assistance

It's not always easy to tell when a senior loved one may begin to need some extra help from the family. While many older adults are capable of living independently well into their golden years, it's best for adult children to be aware of certain signs that can indicate they need more assistance than before. Here are some signals that Dad may need a little extra help. Pay Attention to Changes in Physical Health Is Dad having difficulty getting around the house? Or maybe he isn

Mom Gave 12 Excuses to Not Wear This One Device—Until Now

You got Mom a medical alert for her birthday. She’s independent and active in her community, but you wanted her to have something in case of an emergency. It’s been over a month since you ordered Seniors Life Safety’s mobile medical alert for her. But the last time you visited, she still hadn’t opened the box. When you asked Mom why she hadn’t opened the box, she said that she “doesn’t need it.” Before you knew it, she was giving you a million different reasons on why she won

Staying Safe In Spring Showers

side from being a much-needed reprieve from the cold days of winter, spring is a time of change, of rebirth, of fresh air. It’s also a time of year marked by frequent and heavy rains in many parts of the country. And while ice and snow can make navigating the outdoors dangerous, the rain can make it equally risky to venture out this time of year. From a slippery walkway to in-home accidents, there are hidden safety hazards for seniors that can occur both inside and outside of

Be A Better You: Forget The Stress, Live In The Now

As we enter adulthood and start feeling the weight of responsibility, it’s easy for stress to creep into our lives. And in some cases, stress can be a good thing, serving as a powerful motivator at work or in school. But when stress starts to have an effect on our sleep, our eating habits and our relationships, it can be detrimental to our health. This is especially true for seniors. Whether it’s worrying about having enough money for retirement or the fear of experiencing li

Know the Heart Attack Symptoms for Women

Deanna from Nevada was relaxing at home one evening when she started experiencing chest pain. Marilyn from Illinois immediately knew that something was wrong when her neck suddenly became very stiff. And Evelyn from New Jersey realized she needed help when she felt discomfort in her upper body. So... what exactly do all of these women have in common? Not only were they able to use Seniors Life Safety’s reliable medical alert systems to call for help and receive the immediate

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