Medical Alert Systems

Last updated: 28-Oct-2008
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 To-Do List: What to Do to Determine if Elderly Family Members Can Live Independently

  • Have the "housing talk."
  • Look for telltale signs that they may not be able to keep up basic home maintenance.
  • Watch how they move, climb stairs, and get up from chairs.

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