Livewell mobile medical alert devices monitored by AvantGuard provide comfort, security and fast response outside the home for countless active adults across the United States. Terry, of Wichita Falls, learned the value of his mobile medical alert system just a day after receiving and testing it for the first time. Terry was walking down the side of …
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Smartphone and wearable medical alert technology usage are growing among all age demographics, including seniors aged 65 and older.With all this new technology, seniors face a wide array of options, from smartphone and smartwatch safety applications to self-contained wearable mobile medical alert emergency response systems, to help stay independent and continue living life the way …
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Late last month, in the little town of Connelly Springs, North Carolina, Anne was looking after her granddaughter Lora, when she unexpectedly fell outside her house. She was in extreme pain and found it difficult to move. She immediately pressed her mobile medical alert pendant to call for help. Experienced AvantGuard operator, Daniel, took the …
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Smoking and Older Adults Older smokers are at greater risks from smoking because they have smoked longer (an average of 40 years), tend to be heavier smokers, and are more likely to suffer from smoking-related illnesses. They are also significantly less likely than younger smokers to believe that smoking harms their health. Get The Facts …
Is the Fear of Falling Getting You Down? Let’s Get Back On Your Feet! Is the fear of falling getting you down? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many seniors live in constant fear of falling (or anxiety about falling). In fact, both seniors with and without falls are affected. Among people who have …
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EAST I-68 HIGHWAY, MD – “Please be advised that he has a large cut on his head but is conscious,” Emergency Response team member Nathan told dispatch as he sent EMS to the scene. On February 14th, Fred was driving eastbound on the snowy I-68 when he noticed a vehicle about 200 yards ahead of him …
Livewell Lifeline Tip: One of the most common safety problems in persons with Alzheimer’s is that of falling. Alzheimer’s is a disease associated with a loss of memory and intellectual abilities. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases with advancing age and gradually gets worse over time. It’s estimated that up to 60% of persons with Alzheimer’s …
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Did you know that there is an actual Fall Awareness day? It occurs on the first day of the fall season and this year it occurs on September 23, 2014. The purpose of this effort is to highlight, promote and increase public awareness about how to prevent falls among older people. Seniors and/or their caregivers …
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