Many older adults and their families find security and peace of mind by adding a medical alert system to their safety net. The basic idea is that if you are ill, injured, lost, or disoriented, you simply have to push the button on a transmitter device that you wear or carry with you at all...Read More

A new client was recently referred to me by her friend and neighbor due to concern that her friend’s affairs were not in order.  The client and her husband are in their late 80s.  The husband recently suffered a fall, leading to a series of medical problems from which he was not expected to recover. ...Read More

Sometimes we forget to take even the most basic steps to protect ourselves or our loved ones in the event of an emergency. I’ve been surprised over and over when I ask clients if they have added ICE to their cell phones, wallets, and glove compartments. Most often, I’m greeted with a questioning look. Of...Read More