Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

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Older adults and seniors are especially vulnerable to the summer’s heat and humidity due to physical changes that come with aging, such as the body’s inability to regulate temperature efficiently and a reduced sensitivity to heat and thirst.   When there is a heat wave, doctors suggest that seniors: - Stay inside and avoid the sun - … [Read more...]

In Emergencies, a Key Safe Lockbox Gives First Responders Speedy Entry

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Thanks to a key safe lockbox that contained the key to the front door, emergency medical crews were able to gain immediate access to the home of an unconscious patient in Franklin Township, N.J. last January. The homeowner had the foresight to register the combination code for the lockbox with the Franklin Township police department and that … [Read more...]

This 2-Way Personal Emergency Response System Does it All, Including Dial 911

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Elderly seniors who live alone need a way to get emergency help quickly, but with so many different personal emergency response systems on the market today, you really need to do your homework and compare all of the features before buying or leasing. That’s what my friends Bob and Kate Gibson did when Bob’s father became a widower and insisted … [Read more...]