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Rescuing the Memories of Alzheimer’s Patients

“Memories are the architecture of our identity.” - Unknown As human beings, our unique identities are shaped by so many influences, including the people we know, the places we live, where we visit, our careers, our hobbies, and so much more. The experiences we have with people and in various places are stored in our […]

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For Seniors, It’s Not “What Are You Taking?” It’s “What ELSE Are You Taking?”

In-Home Care Service Tip Remember when people had to be reminded to take their vitamins? Those days are long gone. As it turns out, like social media, vitamins and mineral supplements are now in vogue with the senior set, and their popularity has been rising for some time. This is in large part due to […]

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Benefits of Exercising

A common New Year’s resolution for many people is to get to the gym more. But exercising is so important for our health and happiness that it shouldn’t wait for January 1st to come back around. Exercising is about more than just losing weight or feeling comfortable on the beach – exercising is a key […]

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Immunizations - Not Just For Kids

Are you up to date on your vaccines? Getting shots isn’t just for kids, and as we get older it becomes increasingly more important so stay up to date on vaccinations. One of the most unfortunate side-effects of aging is a decreased immune system. This means that it’s harder to fight off diseases and far […]

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Important Papers that No One Wants to Talk About

When it comes time to fill out certain paperwork it seems like there’s always at least one involved party hesitating. Living Wills, Advanced Directives, and DNR Orders are all important documents, and they can all put you into an awkward conversation. Whether the discomfort comes from a child that doesn’t want to think of their […]

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Who Can Use Lifeline?

When you think of someone using a medical alert device, what’s the first thing that you think of? Is it someone older or someone young? We’ve all seen the old commercial with a woman that’s fallen and can’t get up. Unfortunately, falls are a very real danger for many seniors. Also unfortunately, this commercial has […]

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Why Should you Choose Lifeline?

There are so many medical alert options on the market right now that it can be hard to keep them all straight. And that makes it almost impossible to make an informed decision without hours and hours of research. We’ve done all the research and combed through all of the options. When it came time […]

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What is Your Lifeline?

We’ve been offering the #1 medical alert service in the country, Philip’s Lifeline, for a while now, but it seems like there are a lot of people who still don’t know exactly what it is. The Philip’s Lifeline is independence, safety, and peace of mind. We know that independence is important and that people want […]

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Activities of Daily Living Assessments

Part of getting older is not being able to do all the things that we used to be able to do. Approximately 75% of people over the age of 75 have functional impairments that prevent them from performing some activities. Sadly, some of the activities we lose are important to healthy, independent living. Some families […]

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Is Someone You Love at Risk of a Fall?

Every 13 seconds and older adult is treated in the emergency for a fall related injury. Falling is the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for elderly Americans. But aging doesn’t necessarily mean that your older loved ones have to fall. There are certain risk factors that you can look for that will […]

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