Signs It’s Time to Consider Assisted Care for a Loved One Deciding to move a senior loved one into assisted living is one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. It’s easy to wonder whether or not you’re doing the right thing. But in most cases, a move into assisted living […]
A medical bracelet is an excellent idea. But deciding what to engrave on it can be difficult. With our medical alert bracelets, you have the freedom to choose whatever wording of engraving best suits your unique situation. However, keep in mind that available space is limited. If you’re stuck wondering what to put on a […]
Summer is finally here, and COVID restrictions end, leaving the road and sky ready for travel. You’ve been waiting a while for this summer vacation, so let’s make sure you do it right. Here are packing tips for travel during these beautiful months of the year. Don’t Skip These Sleep Essentials People love to travel, […]
Summer is here, and we’re all ready to have fun in the sun after the long stressful winter months. The pandemic is finally winding down, and people are excited to head outside and enjoy the fresh air with friends and family. Follow these summer safety tips to stay out of the doctor’s office or ER […]
“Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.” ― Helen Keller The week of June 27 to July 3, 2021, is deaf-blind awareness week in Helen Keller’s celebration and accomplishments. Helen Keller’s story is still inspiring people with disabilities more than 50 years […]
Welcome to National Safety Month! For 2021, the National Safety Council (NSC) is focused on keeping workplaces safe from COVID-19. The country is finally rounding the corner and seeing significant reductions in the infection rates, hospitalizations, and deaths from the dangerous virus that’s killed over 600,000 Americans since February 2020. So now’s the time to […]
Observe Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month with a New Medical Alert Bracelet May is the month for blooming flowers and fresh, new grass. It’s also allergy and asthma awareness month, and the time of year many allergy sufferers dread. The deeply relaxing and invigorating fragrances of spring also mean a release of pollen into the […]
May is National American Stroke Month National Stroke Awareness Month promotes public awareness of strokes and the struggles of persons who’ve experienced one or more, and the steps to prevent them. Strokes are the number two cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide. It’s also the leading reason for disability. There are an estimated […]
Autism Awareness Month: Why It’s Important to Have a Medical ID April is autism awareness month. The event started in 1972 as National Autistic Children’s Week and was expanded to cover all people on the autism spectrum. Today, 1 in 54 Americans are living with autism. It’s a Spectrum The medical community changed the definition […]
Understanding & Preventing Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction to an allergen. There are many causes of anaphylaxis. Some people know about their allergies. Others aren’t aware until the first reaction. Luckily, most people can prevent a fatal attack with a single medication. What is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that can be deadly […]
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities offer a valuable service to seniors and their loved ones. However, not every facility is right for every patient, and finding the right match is an essential step for ensuring proper care and comfort. Whether you’re looking for a short-term care facility or need a space for long-term assisted […]
Are You on Blood Thinners? Now’s the time to make sure you and your loved ones include any missing bleeding disorder or medication in your medical alert data. This group includes people with hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease, which are blood clotting conditions. Additionally, it covers patients taking blood thinners, such as Coumadin or its […]