In a December article on Healthy Aging, “Technological Advances help ensure health, safety of older adults” Halo Monitoring’s myHalo is included in round-up of products focused on senior ease of use.

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Huntsville, Al., December 1, 2011-Leading medical alarm provider Halo Monitoring has teamed up with Master Balance, Inc. to deliver the perfect holiday package. The newly released Master Your Balance video will be included in each new myHalo kit, making the myHalo system the most comprehensive aging in place product offering on the market today. Each User will now receive the protection of myHalo with the valuable benefits of balance education. Read the rest of this entry »

For families long impacted by the constant worry of wandering loved ones, a new product has recently been released by GTX Corp. Developed over the past two years and currently available on the market for around $300 per pair, GTX Corp has developed a GPS tracker that fits into the heel of an otherwise normal walking shoe, making the worry of wandering a soon-to-be-distant memory.

In a report from the Daily News, Professor Andrew Carle from George Mason University claims that the shoes will help to eliminate embarrassing and potentially costly accidents for those suffering with senility or early onset Alzheimer’s disease.  The device will allow families to create a “geo-fence” that would trigger an alarm if the person “wanders” outside of the designated area.

Products like these, and the myHalo medical alarm, are part of a growing market developed for the impending “aging tsunami.”  Aging Baby Boomers are not taking no for an answer and are wanting technology solutions to the complex problems of aging, whether it be for the seniors themselves, who need a medical alarm with automatic fall detection like myHalo, or for an aging parent that they want to keep an eye on with a GPS locator in the car – or even a pair of shoes.

With so many options, families are able to pick and choose the best products that meet their needs. Apple is including three monitoring devices in their holiday gift guide, including Pocketfinder GPS Locators, small GPS devices that can be placed in the car, on your pet’s collar, or on your person.  With advancements like these, early PERS devices with panic buttons are now becoming more and more obsolete, and that’s a good thing.  Statistics say 4 out of 5 seniors who use traditional, manual medical alarms are unable to push the button after the fall – a risk no one needs to take now that there are so many outstanding products on the market.

Make sure to make safety a priority this holiday season, and include a monitoring device, like myHalo under your tree.

Huntsville, AL-November, 2011 – Conversations with aging loved ones don’t come easily, especially when the subject is long-term care solutions. But for adult siblings separated by long distances, the holidays offer a perfect time to plan for the future. That’s why Halo Monitoring, maker of myHalo, the most advanced medical alarm with automatic fall detection, is offering some simple tips for families who plan to utilize the holiday season to tackle these tough problems.

“Over the holidays, when siblings are back together in their family home, they will often notice dramatic changes in their parents’ health.  It’s good to use this time to discuss future plans regarding the health and safety of mom and dad,” says Chris Otto, CEO of Halo Monitoring. “While no one wants to think about themselves or family members needing care, planning ahead puts a family in better control of its future and the resources needed to provide for it.”

Use Your Network: By utilizing being together with your siblings and extended family, decisions aren’t as daunting. This way everyone gets to weigh in and share individual experiences and opinions. Most everyone has faced these tough challenges and can offer knowledge of what worked best, or didn’t work at all, in their situation.

Prevention: Waiting until an emergency has already happened, forces decisions after an accident to be more critical and rushed.  If you begin now by making simple changes aimed at accident prevention, you can keep everyone feeling safer and better protected.  Small changes like removing area rugs as trip hazards or installing safety bars in the bathroom can help start the process.

Release the Pressure: Most families see care planning as big decisions, but they don’t have to be! Medical alarms like myHalo can be used on a trial basis with no contract and zero deposit. With remote monitoring and automatic fall detection, everyone feels safer knowing they’re being protected in their own homes – where it’s affordable, comfortable and familiar.

The advanced myHalo system is the first wearable medical alarm that sends an automatic alert – no need to push a button – in the event of a fall.  In addition, while most medical alarms only react to an emergency, myHalo is the first system of its kind to monitor the user’s health and physical activity 24/7. Through the use of a private, secure website, the system provides the ability for designated persons and family to “look in” on an elderly loved one for peace of mind without invading their privacy.

“While it’s always a good idea to check on an elderly loved one in person during winter weather, it’s not always practical,” adds Otto. “myHalo is there when family and friends can’t be, providing protection and automatic fall detection 24/7.”

To learn more about myHalo and Halo Monitoring’s special offer, please visit www.halomonitoring.com or call 888-971-4256. This offer includes a $1 shipping fee and absolutely no deposit. A value of more than $100. An additional 5 Tips to help caregivers cope with the challenges of aging in place can be found by clicking here.

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About Halo Monitoring:

Halo Monitoring’s products assure security for seniors and peace of mind for their caregivers. The advanced myHalo system is the first medical alarm that sends an automatic alert- no need to push a button- in the event of a fall.  While most medical alarms are only able to react to an emergency, myHalo is the first system of its kind to provide 24/7 activity and health monitoring. Seniors get proactive care when they need it, while remaining independent.

Website: http://www.halomonitoring.com

Many families believe that the move towards aging in place is a complicated and expensive decision, and depending on which direction you go- it can be.  However, more and more we’re seeing that companies targeting aging seniors and their families are making it easy to take the proper steps toward safety and increased protection with minimal cost and effort.  The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently ran an article about prioritizing the rooms in the home that need aging in place modifications the most, and they suggest starting in the bathroom.

“The room that poses the most danger to seniors is the bathroom. The potential for slips and falls is greater in this part of the home – 75 percent of fall injuries occur in the bathroom — making it a good place to focus your renovation energy” claims the article. They go on to suggest installing hard surface flooring, higher toilets, walk-in showers or baths, and good lighting.

While making the decision to make your home safer is a step in the right direction, some of the suggestions mentioned in the article take time and money up-front.  These types of renovations often end up displacing the homeowner, and causing friction between family members.  I suggest starting small with a wearable medical alarm with advanced fall detection and remote monitoring.

By wearing a medical alarm, seniors have the security that if they do fall or have an emergency someone will immediately be notified and come to help them. On the other hand, with remote monitoring, family members have to capability to “check on” their loved ones health and activity levels through a password protected website.  It’s an easy solution that keeps seniors in their own homes without the cost and burden of renovations.

During the months of November and December, Halo Monitoring is providing a promotional offer to get started easily with no risk. The promotion includes zero deposit and $1 shipping and handling fees. All you have to do is enter coupon code WINTER on your order form. With this offer, you can give protection to your loved one immediately with minimal up-front cost and only a small monthly fee IF you decide to keep it.  Convincing a loved one to wear a small medical alarm on their belt or around their chest is an easy step in the safe direction.