Slipping and falling is no fun for anyone, but it can be especially devastating for seniors. Falls account for 25% of all hospital admissions and 40% of nursing home admissions. It’s no wonder then that so many seniors have a fear of falling!The good news is there are plenty of things you can do to ease your fear. With these 5 tips, you can ensure that you or a loved one is able to live comfortably in their home for many years to come.Prevent falls from happening in the first placeThe first step in … Read more →

Living alone can be scary for seniors, but it’s often scarier for their loved ones. Exactly how will grandma get the help she needs when she’s home alone?Help is only a phone call awayThe simplest way to get help when you need it is to use the phone and call for help. It’s easier than ever before with the portability of cell phones. You can literally carry your phone with you in your pocket wherever you go.If you want to make it easier for a loved one to make an emergency call, help them set up th… Read more →

Think you know everything there is to know about medical alert systems? We bet you don’t!As a matter of fact, we have a feeling that you’ve bought into some of the top misconceptions about medical alert systems, and you don’t even know it.If you have a cell phone, you don’t need a medical alert systemThere’s really nothing better when it comes to keeping in touch with friends and family than a cell phone. As a matter of fact, did you know that a report by Experian that was shared by Tantango … Read more →

The home security system market is a large one, with dozens of companies vying for your attention. Some have higher monthly fees than others, which is one way that SimpliSafe stands out from the crowd. After purchasing equipment, you can pay as little as $14.99 a month.Unfortunately, saving in monthly fees may end up costing you more in the long run. An encryption flaw in the system makes it possible for a tech-savvy burglar to gain access to your home without sounding the alarm. With over 200,000 homes in the … Read more →

ADT is a well-known name, partly because Ving Rhames is the face of the home alarm system company, but also because the company has been in business for over 140 years. ADT is about to change the way they do business, as they’ve been bought by Apollo Global Management for a whopping $7 billion.The announcement came on February 16, 2016 after the private equity firm Apollo Global Management paid $42 per share for ADT, which resulted in a 56% higher cost than ADT’s closing price the Friday before.The new … Read more →