If my dad can’t live alone, what are my options?
It’s always wonderful when concerned children call in for their parents to get them protected – NOT just to ask questions. These children know that their parent’s just can’t live alone anymore, but...
View ArticleWhy do seniors hate going green?
Nearly every day, I get mail that asks me if I’d like to switch to paperless statements, online billing, and/or automatic billing. Fewer bills being sent out, and fewer checks being sent back, means...
View ArticleHow to cut through a Medical Alert’s BS!
The fact that I work for Life Alert clearly brings along some bias. When I receive a phone call from a prospective member and they tell me they are comparing Life Alert to other medical alert...
View ArticleI don’t want to worry as much about dad home alone
Children who love their parents will always worry while mom and/or dad are home alone. Even Life Alert can’t stop this. But, with Life Alert’s protection, children don’t have to worry as much. Families...
View ArticleMy son says I don’t need Life Alert; He’s never wrong
A son moves his mom down to North Carolina from New York. He buys her a new house, new furnishings, and makes sure she can always get to church on Sunday. The son does so much for mom, that mom feels...
View ArticleI thought Life Alert cost more than $100 a month
For every ten people who think that Life Alert, and the peace of mind the system provides, is too expensive – there’s a person who thinks that $40 a month is one heck of a bargain. Gisele from...
View ArticleHonestly, who changes their mind about needing a medical alert
When a person calls Life Alert, whether they admit it or not, it is time for it. Just because a Life Alert representative doesn’t have an MD at the end of his/her name, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t...
View ArticleI thought selling my house would pay for long-term care
The housing meltdown has created a dilemma for seniors who are unable to live independently, or fear they will need help in the future. Many retirees have long counted on the proceeds from the sale of...
View ArticleI need a Life Alert! (well maybe not right this minute)
It would amaze you (or maybe not) how many times a person will call Life Alert, immediately say, “I need Life Alert,” and then at the end of the call say, “Well I don’t need it right now.” Leonor from...
View ArticleShould you put your life in the hands of a 5 year old?
Back in July, I posted about a woman who didn’t feel she needed Life Alert because she was confident that her 3 year old grandson would be able to call 911 for help. The post is entitled: When not...
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