If you are a caregiver to an independent senior who lives alone, a personal alert system will provide your loved one with an easy way to contact family or neighbors in the event of a fall or other emergency. With just the of a push… Read More
My cousin’s grandmother is 75 years old and lives alone, but because she’s hard of hearing and an extremely deep sleeper, she was having trouble finding a loud alarm clock that will reliably wake her each morning. None of the various buzzing, beeping or ringing… Read More
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… Read More
One night last month my elderly friend Barbara nearly died due to a power failure that that shut off her oxygen concentrator. Barbara suffers from emphysema and depends upon her oxygen machine to breathe. She also has severe hearing loss. So even though the oxygen… Read More
Looking for an interesting gift idea for Grandma or Grandpa? Then take a look at this list of unique independent living aids that promise to make daily chores a little bit easier and home life a little bit safer. These items make terrific gifts for… Read More