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Foods for Flu Prevention
We hear a lot about flu prevention this time of year, and for good reason. Although the flu season begins in October, flu activity peaks in the wintertime, resulting in about 200,000 hospitalizations a year. Since seniors are at a much higher risk of suffering severe...
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips for Seniors
Once Thanksgiving Day is over, finding that perfect gift for everyone on your list often becomes the central focus. And with all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, this time of year holds many safety concerns for elderly shoppers. Between the threat of...
Remembering Florence Henderson
Like the rest of the nation, we here at Medical Guardian were devastated to hear about the passing of beloved actress Florence Henderson on November 24, 2016, due to heart failure. Although sudden, she was surrounded by the family and friends to whom she showed...
The Scary Reality of Alzheimer’s and Wandering Off
Alzheimer’s is such a complex disease that it can be difficult to focus on all the different ways it affects a loved one’s mind, body and even their lifestyle. Simple things such as taking medications and driving pose serious threats to a dementia patient’s safety,...
How a Medical Alert Device Helps Caregivers
With more than one in four seniors experiencing a fall every year, promoting senior safety is now more important than ever. Since obstacles like elderly falls and medical emergencies threaten a senior’s ability to age independently, caregivers need to find ways to...
