COVID-19 and Mental Health: Tips for Seniors to Protect Themselves
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COVID-19 and Mental Health: Tips for Seniors to Protect Themselves

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to stretch on through the second half of 2020, the impacts of the rapid changes in how individuals interact with each other are being felt by all layers of society. The shock of such an unprecedented global crisis, public health-sanctioned social restrictions and physical distancing, and 24/7 news coverage on…

Independent Living and Safety in Covid-19
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Aging in Safety: How COVID-19 Showed Us The Importance of Supporting Independent Living at Home

The current COVID-19 pandemic has truly turned out to be a revealer of troubles that plague society. From the unmet health needs of marginalized populations to the fragility of certain economic policies to the robustness (or lack thereof) of our community leaders, COVID-19 has shown us where the shortcomings in our social systems lie. One…

Medical Alert Systems Vs Calling
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Medical Alert Systems Vs Calling 911

Any professional mobile medical alert system should have 24/7 emergency support at the push of a button. Calling 911 in any emergency should never be discouraged but with every call to 911 emergency comes with its own trials and tribulations. Let’s dig deep into the differences and values each service offers and what service might…

Alarm Guard Steps Up On Senior Protection

Alarm Guard Steps Up On Senior Protection

Alarm Guard Steps Up On Senior Protection Recently we have received an abundance of calls regarding families needing an added protection for their senior loved ones. While Alarm Guard continuously offered the senior protection service as an add on to our burglary protection division, we have recently vamped up our (PERS) Personal Emergency Response sector…

Coronavirus COVID 19 and Security Measures
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Corona Virus COVID 19 Security Measures

At this point in time, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low for the general population in Canada but this could change rapidly. There is an increased risk of more severe outcomes for Canadians:  Aged 65 and over  With compromised immune systems  With underlying…

Home Security With Medical Protocol
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Home Security With Medical Protocol

Canadians are struggling to find the right solution that covers all their protection needs, managing their lifestyle and in many cases extended family. More and more families are building larger homes to accommodate their elderly parents or grandparents. Due to the high costs associated with assisted living and retirement homes, many families cannot incur the…