Home Safety for Parkinson’s Disease
Nearly 1 million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, with about 90,000 new diagnoses given each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. And while there are hundreds of thousa...
May 9, 2024
Home Adjustments for Someone Just Diagnosed with Dementia
Home Adjustments for Someone Just Diagnosed with Dementia A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia brings many emotions for both the senior and their loved one, inclu...
January 29, 2024
What to Do If Your Senior Loved One Has Fallen
What to Do If Your Senior Loved One Has Fallen When you get the call that your senior loved one has fallen, panic sets in. Falls are scary for seniors and their loved ones, no matter if it h...
January 11, 2024
2024 Guide to Best Walkers for Seniors
Walkers are one of the most popular mobility aids for older adults, and there’s a good reason for their widespread use. They come in different styles and sizes, catering to various nee...
April 26, 2023
Fire Safety Tips For Seniors
In 2018, ten people in Baton Rouge, LA were killed in house fires during a severe January cold snap. The majority of those fires were started by heating equipment – space heaters, fi...
January 9, 2020
7 Tips To Make Your Home A Safer Place To Age In Place
More than three-quarters of adults age 50 and over surveyed by AARP in 2018 want to stay in their homes as they age. But the average American home is a dangerous place! It has knives, fire h...
October 28, 2019
Weather Safety Tips For Seniors
In 2003, a severe heat wave killed 15,000 people in France. The majority of them were people aged 75 and over. As people age, they become more susceptible to the effects of extreme heat. The...
August 8, 2019
Medical Alert System Wall Buttons | Bay Alarm Medical
Bay Alarm Medical Care Consultant, Kristina, introduces our new medical life alert system wall buttons. We completely understand wearing a button around your neck isn’t ideal, b...
February 12, 2019
Medicare Changes Will Help Many Seniors Stay Healthier & Wealthier
In 2011, the New York Times published an opinion piece titled “How Medicare Fails the Elderly.” The author described his struggle to get his mother the care she needed versus the...
October 17, 2018
Hurricane Michael: How to Keep Your Loved One Safe
Almost one week after Hurricane Michael’s (Category 4 storm) landfall, more than 1 million residents have been affected by power loss, damaged property, and even losing their home enti...
October 15, 2018
