Medical Alert Blog

Ballroom, salsa, tap or swing. Pick your favorite dance – and your favorite partners – and hit the dance floor. This low-impact exercise is great for seniors looks to get some aerobics into their routine. It can also help with balance and coordination, reducing your risk for falls.

The most important thing about a Medical Alert system is that it stays on your body, where it belongs, to do its job. Apart from that, you need to decide which system is right for you and your lifestyle. Here are the top five considerations when choosing a medical alert system.

What you do in the moments right after a fall occurs can have a significant impact on your physical and emotional recovery. This round-up of tips will help you safely navigate a fall.

If you’re caring for a parent or loved one, any time is the right time to get a medical alert system.

You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: A healthy diet consists of lots of fruits, veggies, lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains.

Losing a spouse is a trauma no matter what your age, but some seniors suffer the loss in a debilitating way. These tips may help you in your journey.

You don’t have to engage in strenuous weightlifting or jarring jogging to reap the benefits of exercise. There are plenty of low impact activities that go easy on your joints but still help your health.

The bathroom is the number-one site for falls among seniors. Here are 10 key ways to bolster your bathroom with safety measures.

Many of the risk factors for heart disease are within your control. In fact, with just a few simple lifestyle changes, you can reduce your risk–and improve your overall health.

One in four Americans age 65 or older experiences a fall each year and an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall every 11 seconds. Given these stats, should you be considering a fall detection system?