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Like Jimmy Stewart in “It’s A Wonderful Life,” did you ever ask the universe or your spouse: “Why do we have to have all these kids?” There are so many wonderful answers—love, desire for family, wanting to share your experience of life. As we age we realize more and more that our children are our [...]
Read MoreWhy You Must Consider Assisted Living Before You Think You Need To
Guest Post: Karoline Hutson Reasons to Consider Assisted Living Before You Think You Need To Most people tend to view assisted living as a last resort – when every other option has been exhausted and it’s no longer possible for an older adult to continue to live alone. Usually, this realization comes after there has [...]
Read MoreHow Long Should I Wait for Emergency Assistance?
How Long Should I Wait for Emergency Assistance? The elderly American is at an extremely high risk of falling, and many elderly individuals continue to live alone in their homes. In these situations, even if other health problems and ailments are not present, the risk of dying from a fall in the home is dangerously [...]
Read MoreCaregiver Worry: Don’t let it Get the Best of You
Coping with Caregiver Worry, By Adrienne Gruberg of the Caregiver’s Survival Network Experience has shown me that one quality many caregivers share is concern—to the point of constant worry—about the person they are caring for. In my case, persons, because I was caring for my husband Steve, and his 92 year-old mother Sylvia—both cancer patients, [...]
Read MoreShare your Healthy Senior Recipe and Win $50!
Rescue Alert of California™ is happy to announce its healthy recipe sweepstakes! Do you have a healthy recipe that seniors would love? We want you to share it with us, and doing so will enter you to win a $50 gift card to your choice of a selection of grocery chain stores! Any recipe is [...]
Read MoreEssential Tips to Safeguarding Yourself from the Flu Outbreak
Across the United States of America, the flu epidemic has become a widespread problem amongst people of all ages. Seniors, especially, are a venerable population when it comes to flu season, so the proper prevention is especially vital for them. Ensuring your elderly family member or loved one is safeguarded against this [...]
Read MoreMedical Alert Systems Can Combat Rising Healthcare Costs
Medical Alert Systems and In Home Care Can Combat Rising Healthcare Costs A medical alert system can bring children of aging parents the peace of mind of knowing that their parents, who may live alone, can reach help if they experience a fall or other accident. The most common reason for purchasing a medical alert [...]
Read MoreCoping with Worry as a Caregiver
Coping with Worry as a Caregiver By Adrienne Gruberg of The Caregiver’s Survival Network Experience has shown me that one quality many caregivers share is concern—to the point of constant worry—about the person they are caring for. In my case, persons, because I was caring for my husband Steve, and his 92 year-old mother [...]
Read MoreFamily Caregiving from a Granddaughter's Perspective
The Memory Fixer: Caregiving From A Granddaughter’s Perspective Guest Post by Lisa DuVal of “I Feel So Unnecessary” caregiving blog My grandmother became ill when I was 28. A few months after I started helping take care of her she developed vascular dementia. Up until then I had handled her sickness [...]
Read MoreMedical Alerts & Holiday Safety: Keeping Safe this Season
Medical Alerts & Holiday Safety: Keeping Safe this Season The holiday season is a time of joy, and holiday togetherness. It is also right in the middle of flu season, and icy weather conditions make traveling and even walking dangerous. We have 5 essential tips on how to keep safe this holiday season, especially seniors [...]
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