Richmond Medical Alert

11/14/2013

Evaluate Safety of Seniors During Thanksgiving Visit - As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us will visit our elderly parents in their homes. This is a great time to evaluate how older adults are doing and whether they may need assistance to prevent accidents and stay safe. According to eldercare.gov, the “Top 10 Warning Signs Your Older Family Member Needs Help” include: Changed eating [] http://ow.ly/2Bt8Px

06/25/2013

Medical Alert Phone Scams - We have heard that people all over Virginia are receiving automated phone calls to sell medical alert products but this sales tactic appears to be a scam that will run up your phone bill if you follow the instructions and get your personal information. We’ve heard people in Northern Virginia and Richmond have received these [...] http://ow.ly/2xQRAL

01/01/2013

Fear of Falling in Seniors - The fear of falling in the home is common in older adults, especially those who live alone. The CDC says that 1 in 3 adults over 65 fall each year, and even if that fall does not cause an injury, the fear of another fall can lead to inactivity. Unfortunately, inactivity decreases strength and agility [...] http://ow.ly/2u257V

12/06/2012

Vegetables are a Sign of Love? - We know that vegetables are good for us, but a study at Cornell University found “vegetables make people feel more positive about the main course and the cook who prepared it.” So maybe that isn’t love, but “positive feelings” are a start. The study found that vegetables are included in dinner meals only 23 percent [...] http://ow.ly/2tBax8

11/01/2012

Elderly Fitness - AARP gives tips for adults of any generation to help feel younger. Weight gain with age is a common http://ow.ly/2sZ2cx

09/24/2012

Thanks to joined us at the Fall Family Safety Fair on Saturday!

09/17/2012

Prevent Falls in Home of Elderly - As our adult loved ones age, and become “seniors” we try to ensure their homes are as safe as possib http://ow.ly/1muIrY

09/07/2012

Motion Sensor Lights Help Prevent Accidents - Motion sensor lights are a great security measure for many reasons. If an unwanted person is on your http://ow.ly/1mkXO6

08/27/2012

Remove or secure throw rugs in the homes of elderly adults to prevent injuries caused by common tripping and slipping falls.

08/20/2012

Gardening Benefits Seniors - We know that gardening is a good activity for everyone, and edible gardens produce some... http://ow.ly/1m3qdE

07/18/2012

It is 96 degrees today in Richmond. Just a few minutes outside are dangerous for people with health concerns. Check on your elderly family members and neighbors to make sure they are cool and safe.

06/06/2012

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Keep your elderly parents safe from heat related emergencies this summer by setting them up with a medical alert system.