Caregiver alarms can keep your loved ones and seniors safe, giving you peace of mind, particularly if you live away from the elderly and frail. On top of this, caregiver call systems are beneficial if the individual is a resident Read More
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The Top 3 Benefits of Bed and Chair Exit Alarm Systems
Bed and chair exit alarms are essential for individuals who want to live independently, yet still, require assistance from time to time. These exit systems alert the nurse or caregiver of their movement and assistance may be required; thus allowing Read More
Why Are Quiet Alarms So Important for the Elderly?
A personal alarm can be a huge sense of security for the elderly and vulnerable and the caregivers themselves. They allow people to call if they require assistance; helping older and more vulnerable individuals feel safer at home and regain Read More
Door Alarms for Dementia Patients Aging in Place
Did you know preventative products can help your senior age in the comfort of their own home, particularly those suffering from dementia? Chances are you have heard of the term ‘ageing in place’. Ageing in place refers to the process Read More
Fall Prevention Home Safety Checklist
Every year, many Americans are seriously injured from falls at home. Falls are often due to hazards within the home. This can often be prevented with a variety of preventative measures that can be put in place. Here at Val-u-care, Read More
Am I A Caregiver? How To Know If You Are A Caregiver
Am I a Caregiver? There are over 65 million Americans who are taking care of their loved ones, with many not even considering themselves to be a caregiver. We previously discussed the misconceptions of caregivers and showed the prevalence of Read More
Fall Protection vs Fall Prevention: What’s the Difference?
Fall prevention, fall protection… Is there much of a difference? You’ll often hear both phrases used interchangeably – typically while describing the overall fall protection industry. These two key phrases are sometimes used in a mutually exclusive sense within the Read More
The Problem With Call for Help Button Services
We are all familiar with the “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” buttons… Due to successful marketing, most of us know what type of products are using this tagline. For seniors considering the purchase of a medical alert system, it’s Read More
‘Heightened challenges’: How the pandemic impacts caregivers
How about from a caregiver’s point of view? Millions of people around the world care for loved ones who are either aging in place, have a disability or live with a chronic condition that requires them to have additional support Read More
Seniors in the Age of COVID-19
The last six months have marked the emergence of a global health threat that has taken the world by its knees. Indeed, COVID-19 has completely transformed the way human beings operate, with the fear of infection affecting that way we Read More
