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...]

Stop Cooling an Empty House – Get a Remote Thermostat

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If your summertime schedule is predictably unpredictable, your fluidity can make it hard to maintain a comfortable temperature in your house. It’s always nice to return to a cool home when it’s blisteringly hot outside, but no one wants to waste money on air conditioning to cool an empty house -- and that’s where a remote thermostat comes in. … [Read more...]

How to Choose Between an Internet Thermostat, WiFi Thermostat & Phone Thermostat

So you know you want to be able to control the thermostat in your home or business from a remote location, but you can’t decide between an Internet thermostat, a WiFi thermostat and a phone thermostat. All three options give you the ability to adjust temperature remotely and all are similarly priced starting at around $200. So how do you … [Read more...]

Protect & Winterize Home Before Heading South: Tips for Snowbirds

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If you’re a snowbird who will be heading south soon to escape the cold winter months, here’s a list of steps you can follow to winterize your home and protect your property before you go. Investing the extra time to properly prepare and secure your home before you depart will free you from the worries of leaving an empty house and minimize … [Read more...]

Phone Thermostat Lets You Monitor & Control Temps in Your Aging Parents’ Home

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If you’re like many adults today whose aging parents still live independently in their own home, a phone thermostat is something that can make your job of monitoring their well-being a whole lot easier! Ensuring that mom and dad are comfortable, safe and healthy during a summer heat wave or winter deep freeze can be a challenge, especially if … [Read more...]