Tag: medical emergency

Critical Information on Medical Alert Devices

Television ads targeted to seniors dramatize elders pushing a button on a medical alert device when they’re home alone and have a medical emergency. Are these devices effective? How should you choose between brands? When medical alert devices can help Medical alert devices are particularly helpful for seniors, but anyone of any age who lives… Read more »

Having Vital Medical Information Ready

In a medical emergency when seconds count, quick and easy access to medical information can make the difference between life and death. When a person with a serious medical issue becomes incapacitated while at home alone, emergency responders need the information to treat her appropriately. Here are life-saving steps you can take in advance to… Read more »