Medical Alert Resources

Determining If A Medical Alert System Is The Right Choice

Let’s first explain what a medical alert system is. It’s simply a device that is your personal emergency response system 24/7. A medical alert system allows you to stay safe and maintain your independence. LifeFone offers both at home system and on the go medical alert systems to keep you safe no matter where you go.

Five Computer Tips For Older Adults

Do you remember this line? ‘Space: The final frontier’? At the time, that seemed correct until the digital age hit. Computers and the internet have opened another vast frontier that can take some education and navigation. With these five computer tips for older adults, you won’t get lost in space.

Reduce The Risk Of Falling Outside

Whether you are walking around the park to stay active, or just heading into the store, falls can happen outdoors. In a public place there are many steps you can take to reduce the risk of falling.

Safety Tips For Senior Travelers

More people than ever are traveling! Many senior travelers are proclaiming, “Age matters only if you’re a cheese.” Travel is your fountain of youth. You don’t have to stop traveling just because you’re getting older.

Summer Ideas

Enjoying a breezy spring day or the warm summer temperatures doesn’t have to be a distant memory for seniors and caregivers. Finding a few interesting summer ideas and activities for seniors, suitable for their abilities, takes some creativity and planning, but it is well worth switching up the routine and getting out of the house.

Six Perfect Senior Father’s Day Gifts

Get ready for Father’s Day with some fun ideas and gifts for your dad, favorite uncle, or grandpa. With a bit of planning, you will find just the right thing for the man you want to honor on Father’s Day.Before you shop for dad, consider how the special dad spends his time. Get a little […]

How A Lock Box is Helpful For Seniors

Emergencies rarely happen on a schedule, and in those moments, even simple obstacles can create unexpected delays. For many seniors, something as ordinary as a locked front door can become a barrier to timely help if they are unable to answer it themselves. Whether due to a fall, sudden illness, or limited mobility, reaching the […]

You Are Never Too Old To Dance

At LifeFone, we think you’re never too old to dance! Dancing is a great way to stay healthy & happy, and that applies to people of all ages, especially seniors. Heading out to dance can improve your cardiovascular health and increase your strength, making for healthy seniors. Plus dancing is a social activity that’s enjoyed […]

The Cost Of Not Taking Medications

The numbers are staggering. The cost of not taking medications is on the rise. There is an out-of-control epidemic in the United States that costs more and affects more people than any disease Americans currently worry about. It’s called nonadherence to prescribed medications, and it is — potentially, at least — 100 percent preventable by […]

Gifts For Mom This Mother’s Day

Finding the right Mother’s Day gift can be challenging, especially when you’re deciding what to give a senior whose interests and activities differ greatly from yours. Whether your mother or grandmother lives independently or in a senior facility, there are plenty of great gift options for you to consider.