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4 Easy-To-Implement Safety Tips for Seniors

4 Easy-To-Implement Safety Tips for Seniors

Having a medical alert system is a great way to provide you and your family with peace of mind, but that doesn’t mean you should have to press the button on your emergency pendant every day!There are a lot of things you can do to make living in your home safer. Not only can you cut back on accidents, but with these tips, you can also ensure that things go smoothly, even if you do experience an emergency.Decrease the chances of falling in your homeThere are many reasons to prevent a fall. Two-thirds … Read more →

Published on January 24, 2016
Ways You Can Customize a Medical Alert System

Ways You Can Customize a Medical Alert System

Forget what you think you know about medical alert systems. If the last time you checked out a medical alert system was decades ago, you’ll probably be surprised to learn that there are lots of different ways you can customize a medical alert system when you order one in the 21st century.Here are just a few ways you can customize a medical alert system to fit your needs.Landline and cellular unitsIt used to be that the only way you could enjoy a medical alert system was if you had a landline. This was… Read more →

Published on January 22, 2016
6 Things You Believe about Identity Theft – But They’re Not True

6 Things You Believe about Identity Theft – But They’re Not True

You’ve probably heard all about identity theft. We all have, but that doesn’t mean you’re more likely to do anything about it. Most people don’t take it seriously until it’s too late and they’ve already become a victim.People don’t take identity theft seriously because there are a lot of myths out there that you probably believe. When you learn the truth, you’ll understand just how serious identity theft really is.Everyone’s always talking about identity theft, but it isn’t that common… Read more →

Published on January 22, 2016
How to Finally Create the Perfect Password

How to Finally Create the Perfect Password

Online passwords can be a real pain, which is why so many of us choose easy-to-remember passwords for all of the sites we visit. By doing this, you could be putting your identity at risk.Guessing a password is a lot easier than you might think, and most of us aren’t equipped with the right knowledge to make sure our passwords are secure.That’s what this article is all about! Here’s how to create the perfect password.What NOT to doStop picking obvious passwords – There are some pretty bad pa… Read more →

Published on January 22, 2016
Passive Infrared Sensors: A Brief Overview

Passive Infrared Sensors: A Brief Overview

A passive infrared, or PIR, sensor measures infrared light that is coming off an object in its visible area. More accurately, these sensors are able to detect changes in their fields of vision, such as when the ambient infrared light is interrupted or otherwise altered.Also called IR motion detectors and pyroelectric sensors, they are generally quite small in size, ranging from one inch or smaller to about four inches for standard home and commercial use. PIR sensors have very long lives and aren’t usually ex… Read more →

Published on January 15, 2016

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