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A Security Alarm System You Already Own

A Security Alarm System You Already Own

Can”t afford a medical alert or home alarm system? Store your car keys beside your bed at night. A friend sent me this safety tip and really hit home for me. You see my mother in law was home alone when she fell and broke her hip a few years ago. It was a long and terrible night for her. The outcome for mom, our Sweet Caroline, was even worse. I only wish I had received this tip before that day. For those who have read this safety tip before, please pass it on to someone else! This safety tip originated from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: Those car keys are a security alarm system you already have that require no installation.   With car keys on the nightstand, deterring a break in is easy; simply press the panic button on...

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Safe Driving for Seniors | Dad Can’t Drive 55

Look to experts for advice if you happen to be the midlife child responsible for relinquishing a parent’s driving privileges. In many cases knowing one can drive is worth more than actually driving. I learned the magnitude of this senior driving theory firsthand as this was the case with my father. Signs of Driving Deterioration I noticed Dad’s outings becoming less and less. After living with us for about seven months, I noticed his trips to the store were reduced to maybe once every three weeks. He began to encourage me to drive his car rather than my own. Admittedly, I was rather relieved that his driving was less. I had ridden with him many times. He hugged the white line, drove with two feet, and didn’t notice traffic signs until he was upon them. I felt his vision and motor skills were not sufficient for safe driving not to mention his memory and hearing deterioration. In fact, with every trip...

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GPS Tracking & Family Safety

What comes to mind when someone says GPS? The most common responses are directions or coordinates, tracking business autos and equipment, and cell phone tracking. Business owners benefit greatly with the use of GPS locating systems. Tracking for employee safety and productivity are easily achieved with a gps tracker installed. Some systems even offer panic buttons and alerts should a tracker leave a pre-defined area or exceed speed limits. Businesses can track assets from a central location, and check the whereabouts from any smart phone. Of course, cell phone tracking is a common and important asset for police, emergency responders, and even employers can use existing BlackBerry or Smart Phones to track employee locations. Were you aware of personal GPS locators and their availability? My guess is most people will answer no to that question. This is the perfect solution for tracking an elderly person. How many times do we hear about a senior being lost or forgetting where...

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Family Security: Who is that babysitter really?

Do you think nanny cams are for paranoid, extreme moms? Do you think surveillance camera systems are financially unattainable? Think again. The Associated Press reported on a Jacksonville babysitter just a few days ago. Apparently, the family had cameras installed that caught the nanny swatting, slapping, and kicking their 11-month-old boy. A Duval County judge sentenced 53-year-old Jeannine Marie Campbell to eight years in prison. She pled guilty to abuse charges last month. Authorities were told by the parents that they installed a hidden camera after one of their children had a black eye. They called police after watching the video. The baby slapper reportedly told police she was mad at the parents and took it out on their child. If that is not enough to convince you, I have another bit of news. According to the Observer Dispatch, A Utica caregiver woman was arrested after a hidden surveillance camera allegedly caught her stealing from the elderly, bedridden woman...

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Fatal Falls: Protect Your Parents

Fatal Falls: Protect Your Parents

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Medical Guardian. All opinions are 100% mine. The National Safety Council states, “Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults 73 and older and the second leading cause of death from ages 60-72.” Clear cut statement, I’m just sayin”. Medical Alert systems provide 24/7 Round The Clock UL approved live emergency response monitoring. I am certain you have heard all the tag lines and jokes surrounding them. Trust me this is no joking matter. My mother in law fell in July 2008.  Being elderly, heavy, and ailing, she lay on the floor with her dog at her side in excess of 12 hours. Her son arrived to find his mother in shock, shaking violently on the living room carpet. Understand, she did not live alone even though she thought she was able. Mom was to be alone for just that evening.  Needing a drink of...

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