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August 13th, 2020

Lifeline Cares: Tips for Care Recipients

Your personal care plan – tips to make sure the right help will always be there. What is a personal care plan? When you set up your Lifeline service, you are asked to complete a personal care plan. It contains important information for first responders, such as medications and instructions for how to access the Read more >>

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August 13th, 2020

Lifeline Cares: Your Personal Care Plan

How to make sure the right help will always be there – a closer look at the personal care plan. What is a personal care plan? When your loved one sets up their Lifeline service, they are asked to complete a personal care plan It contains important information for first responders, such as medications and Read more >>

Elderly man and woman sitting on bench
June 1st, 2019

Caring for Seniors: Recognizing Signs of Elder Abuse

Caring for Seniors: Recognizing Signs of Elder Abuse It’s something we don’t want to think about: elder abuse and neglect. If we have aging parents, we can’t ignore it. About one in 10 people aged 60 and older experience physical or emotional abuse or neglect, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. The incidence Read more >>

Mobility Scooter User Guide
July 23rd, 2018

Mobility Scooters User Guide – Safety & Operation Tips

Are you thinking about getting a mobility scooter? You won’t be sorry! These are lifestyle-enhancing machines that can help you rediscover a sense of freedom and mobility. But be warned, purchasing the wrong mobility scooter and using it the wrong way can make you feel more frustrated and trapped than ever. It can even lead Read more >>

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June 1st, 2018

The U.S. Department of Justice Launches Elder Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice Launches Elder Justice Seniors are often at the mercy of those who are supposed to care for them, which means they can be taken advantage of. Unfortunately, Elder abuse and financial frauds are rampant in the U.S.: • Data shows that 10% of Americans over 60 are victims of elder abuse Read more >>

Family and friends doing a video conference on laptop at home
October 14th, 2016

Protecting Your Loved Ones From Internet Scams

One of the most difficult (and increasingly important) duties of caregiving today is protecting your parents or other loved ones from Internet scams that so often target seniors. You’re probably familiar with Internet scams — after all, these issues are hot topics for everyone today. The Internet Crime Complaint Center, run jointly by the FBI and the nonprofit National Read more >>

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March 6th, 2016

Choosing a Walker or Cane to Reduce Fall Risk

Choosing a Walker or Cane to Reduce Fall Risk. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Keeping Seniors with Osteoporosis Safe
March 1st, 2016

How to Use Walkers and Canes to Reduce Elderly Falls

Walkers, canes, and other assistive devices can help seniors to maintain their independence and get safely from point A to point B. If used incorrectly, however, these devices can cause more falls than they prevent. Here’s a closer look at assistive devices, and how you can properly use them to keep yourself safe: Canes According Read more >>

The Numbers Behind Medical ID Bracelets
December 4th, 2015

The Numbers Behind Medical ID Bracelets

What is a medical ID bracelet or necklace? A medical ID bracelet is jewelry engraved with important health information, such as serious medical conditions, allergies, and prescribed medications. They are particularly useful for people living with: Cognitive and memory issues or development disabilities Heart conditions Diabetes Food or medication allergies Asthma, emphysema, or COPD Epilepsy Read more >>

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October 30th, 2015

Beware of Offers for Free Medical Alert Devices

Be aware of scams There’s an old saying that goes “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” Sadly, this is the case with unsolicited offers of free medical alert devices you may be promised over the phone. Even worse, these calls may be part of a scam that seeks to capture your Read more >>

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