How To Avoid Medical Alert System Scams
Over the years, seniors have fallen victim to scam artists who exploit their age and vulnerability in order to get money. Thanks to technology, scammers have gotten smarter about how they pr...
April 12, 2016
How To Save Money on Medical Bills
Did you know? The #1 cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. is medical bills? In fact, 63% of Americans have larger medical bills than expected, making it difficult for many to pay them off withou...
October 19, 2015
How No-Monthly-Fee Medical Alert Services Work
You may have heard about “no-monthly-fee” medical alert systems, but you might not understand how they work or if they are right for you or your loved ones. Before making a decis...
September 8, 2015
The Battle Against Elderly Financial Scams | Bay Alarm Medical Mondays
The issue of elderly financial abuse is something Bay Alarm Medical has continued to discuss over the past year. Financial scams against seniors are pulling over $36 billion annually from th...
June 15, 2015
How To Care For Parents Despite Geographic Distance
Whether your aging parents are a plane-ride away, or just 20 miles that becomes an hour drive in crazy Bay area traffic – geographic distance for adult children helping Mom and Dad is a se...
May 27, 2015
The High Price of Elder Financial Exploitation
If you think financial scams against the elderly are a petty and insignificant crime that will never happen to your loved one – think again. The National Adult Protective Services Associat...
April 28, 2015
The Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medical Alert Coverage
Many boomers may be wondering how the new Affordable Care Act will affect their Medicare coverage. There are many changes coming down the pipeline with the new healthcare law. The Affordable...
March 10, 2014
Bay Alarm Medical Joins Feeding America in the Fight Against Hunger
This holiday season, Bay Alarm Medical is partnering with Feeding America to join the fight against hunger. Over the next few months, we’ll be donating a portion of our profits to help...
October 31, 2013
Infographic: Risks & Costs of Senior Fall Injuries
Everyone remembers the old medical alert commercials, “Help! I've fallen and I can't get up.” They're about as ubiquitous as Wendy's “Where's the beef?” commercials (also featuring a...
May 17, 2012
7 easy ways for seniors to save money
With the rising costs of essentials like gas, groceries, medical care and other daily necessities, many people are finding out that their dollars aren't stretching as far as they used to....
March 6, 2012
