Winning Recipe Spotlight: Nana’s Panna Cotta
Hi Folks, Over the holidays we created a free Recipe eBook based on entries from many talented food bloggers. The recipes were submitted as part of a contest, and we chose Carole Murko’s “Nana’s Panna...
View ArticleThe High Price of Elder Financial Exploitation
If you think financial scams against the elderly are a petty and insignificant crime that will never happen to your loved one – think again. The National Adult Protective Services Association currently...
View ArticleSeniors Get Fit with Video Games
Being that we’re in the elderly services industry, we’re well aware that as we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain an active lifestyle, especially if subject to challenges such as...
View ArticleHuntington’s Disease: Working Together to Spread Awareness
May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness month and Bay Alarm Medical has teamed up with Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) in an effort to spread awareness of the fatal disease. One out of...
View ArticleWhat is a ‘Vial of Life’ and Why Do I Need One?
Wouldn’t it be terrible if paramedics arrived at your home and gave you medication that they thought would help – only to discover you’re allergic to it after your throat starts to swell? That is why...
View ArticleA Look Inside Huntington’s Disease | Bay Alarm Medical Mondays
As you may know, Bay Alarm Medical is working closely with Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) to spread awareness. Our team connected with Dr. Alexandra Nelson of University of California,...
View ArticleRethinking Old Age For The New Century
Old age doesn’t appear without warning. In the movies you might wake up, face yourself in the mirror, notice the grey hair, and suddenly realize that you’re old. The actual experience is more gradual....
View ArticleHow We Can All Make The Physical Experience Of Old Age Easier
American adults are tackling something new—caring for each other and being cared for, physically, on a larger scale than ever before. We’re used to hands-on caretaking when it comes to children and...
View ArticleHow To Care For Parents Despite Geographic Distance
Whether your aging parents are a plane-ride away, or just 20 miles that becomes an hour drive in crazy Bay area traffic – geographic distance for adult children helping Mom and Dad is a serious...
View ArticleVIDEO: How Does Your In-Home Medical Alert System Work?
Our team strives to have your back whenever you need us. We love getting questions and providing information to better help you understand how to get the best out of the Bay Alarm Medical Alert system...
View ArticleThe Battle Against Elderly Financial Scams | Bay Alarm Medical Mondays
The issue of elderly financial abuse is something Bay Alarm Medical has continued to discuss over the past year. Financial scams against seniors are pulling over $36 billion annually from their...
View Article4 Things Every Caregiver Hears at Least Once
Being a caregiver can be one of the toughest jobs you will ever take on. At the same time, it can also be one of the most rewarding. If you’re a caregiver, it’s very likely you’ve heard some of the...
View ArticleReinventing the Image of Aging
Earlier this year, the American Society on Aging (ASA) held their annual conference, Aging in America. Over 3,000 attendees from 50 states and 15 countries traveled to Chicago, IL to participate in...
View ArticleA Day with Meals on Wheels | Bay Alarm Medical
We recently took a drive to Meals on Wheels of San Francisco to donate over 3,000 pairs of Bombas Socks for their Socks 4 Seniors Program. During our visit, we hung out with the MOW team who introduced...
View ArticleCaregivers: How to Get Some “You” Time
Taking care of aging parents can be rewarding, but it can also make you feel as though you exist more as a sponge than as a human being — always being made to suck it up and take care of other people’s...
View ArticleShould Mom and Dad Move in with Me or into a Care Facility?
Should Mom and Dad Move in with Me or into a Care Facility? Being a caregiver comes with many difficult decisions. Perhaps one of the hardest is whether your loved one should move in with you or into...
View ArticleFighting Senior Boredom
Fighting Senior Boredom For seniors, boredom is more than a fleeting state of mind. It can have serious health consequences and a direct impact on their quality of life, too. That’s why it’s important...
View Article6 Reasons Why You Need to Keep Your Landline
Many people are ditching their home phones and relying solely on cell phones. However, I am a firm believer in keeping the home phone connected, whether it’s a traditional landline or service through...
View ArticleDon’t Forget the Seniors: A Grandparents Day Tribute
National Grandparents Day – September 13th, 2015 Grandparents are awesome! If you didn’t grow up with grandparents, I’m sure there was at least one senior you encountered in your life that you...
View ArticleHow Do I Give Mom Time Alone Without Actually Leaving Her Alone
No matter how old (or young!) you are, everyone needs a little alone time. As people age and require daily assistance, it can become more difficult to provide this necessary privacy. This is...
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