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10/03/2021

03/11/2020

10 Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors

Here's an autumn safety checklist to help you prepare for the possible dangers brought on by the colder weather!*✨🍂🍁

1. RAKE THE LEAVES AND MAINTAIN YOUR HOME
Gutters, walkways, roads, and sidewalks can get blocked by the falling leaves. Keep gutters in working order and rake the leaves from your doorway and nearby walkways. Walk cautiously outside as it can get dangerous when the leaves are wet due to rain.
2. REMEMBER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
The days are becoming shorter and shorter and soon it'll be dark outside very early. Be mindful of this time change as driving at night can be dangerous. If you do drive at night, make sure you drive slowly.
3. TEST AND REPLACE BATTERIES AND LIGHT BULBS
Be sure to stock up on candles, light bulbs, and batteries. You should also check and replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors twice a year. Install smart lights that turn on automatically when they sense motion to help prevent accidents or falls in the dark. Remember, poor lighting is a key contributor to senior falls.
4. STOCK UP ON WARM CLOTHES
Socks, warm house shoes, wool hats, coats, and sweaters are all great articles to keep at home during the fall.
5. EXERCISE CANDLE CAUTION
Candles are a nice way to cozy up the rooms but they can also cause fires. Numerous fires start every day because of improper candle use. Never leave candles burning if you go out or go to sleep, and keep your candles away from pets and kids.
6. GET A FLU SHOT
With autumn comes flu season. To protect yourself, get vaccinated, and wash your hands frequently. Take Vitamin C or Zinc to help promote a healthy immune system. If you get sick, be sure to stay home and cover your nose and mouth whenever you cough or sneeze to prevent spreading the flu to others.
7. SLEEP BETTER
It’s important to get plenty of sleep. Sleep gets rid of fatigue and heals the body overnight. This will help you stay active throughout the day. Being well-rested will also help you be a better driver as the days get darker sooner.
8. PREP FOR BAD WEATHER
Are you ready for bad weather? In addition, warm clothes make sure that you have backup supplies of water, food, prescription medicines, and first aid items both in your home and in your car.
9. USE A PERS DEVICE
If you still don't use a personal emergency response system or other medical alert devices, now is the time to start looking into them. Everyone can benefit from having a medical alert device handy at all times. They're great for getting help after a fall or accident and can bring peace of mind both to you and to your loved one. These devices are small, water-resistant, and can fit into a purse or pocket. They can also be worn on a belt clip or around a lanyard or mounted in dangerous areas of the home, such as the bathroom or staircase.
10. USE WATERPROOF, NON-SLIP SHOES
Autumn is notorious for slippery leaves and icy rain. To prevent falls outside, invest in pair of waterproof, slip-resistant outside shoes. No-skid shoes are also great for in the house. As daylight savings makes the home darker earlier, non-slip shoes can prevent accidental falls from water, poor lighting, or other trip hazards found around the home.

02/11/2020

Who would it be?

29/10/2020

Did you know that with iHELPAlert you can walk, garden, travel, and still feel super Safe!

This cellular medical help button has auto fall detection and is easy to wear it – *as a pendant, or you can just clip it on clothing or belt.

When you push your help button or a fall is detected, your iHELP immediately sends a text message to your selected emergency contacts along with two location maps showing your location. In case you are incapable of pressing your help button, your iHELP medical alert will call the monitoring center for you.

Fall detection sensitivity can be set at three different levels or even turned off if desired. Voice prompts from the device announce when a fall is detected and provide the user an opportunity to cancel the emergency call if needed.

What is important about this device is that you can wear it in the shower or bath.
It’s rated to be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes.
iHELP Alert can last up to 72 hours between charges, depending upon the device settings. Low battery voice prompts and status lights provide user notification of device charging.

Your iHELP Alert arrives pre-programmed, charged….just put it on and you’re protected. It’s just that easy!

26/10/2020

As you all know, Seniors First Canada is on a mission to reduce falls among seniors and help them be safe by offering premium life system devices at the lowest costs.

One such device is called the LIBRIS device.
It uses algorithms to sense falls based on real human falls and this means the device is more likely to accurately recognize a fall.

When a fall is detected, the Libris device automatically calls the call center with medically trained professionals to provide quick, two-way communication.

Even if they are unconscious or unable to reach the device’s home button to call for help, the device can allow the user to get help, and the call center to assess the level of help they may need.

If you are interested to discover more, book a free consultation with one of our friendly safety experts will help you learn more about the device. 📞