The ice cold temperatures that have blown through most of the country this past week has left many families planning for a long, cold winter.  And although falling snow may make for picture perfect landscapes, there’s nothing pretty about the frigid cold and the ice that makes winter weather especially dangerous for seniors.  That’s why Halo Monitoring, maker of myHalo, the most advanced medical alarm with automatic fall detection is offering a few tips to help protect your loved ones during this cold season Read the rest of this entry »

Huntsville, AL-December 21, 2011 Aging in place solutions are on the front of everyone’s minds and solutions that are not just practical but affordable seem to be the name of the game. However for many families who are waiting to enroll in government-funded programs, the wait seems to be getting longer with no end in sight. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

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

Halo Monitoring, provider of the first, wearable, medical alarm that sends an automatic alert- no need to push a button in the event of a fall reports an increasing demand for its automatic fall detection. More caregivers and families are responding to the growing evidence that traditional pendant medical alerts are not effective in the event of an emergency, and are looking for a more reliable solution like myHalo.

Roughly 40% of all seniors will fall each year.  In the U.S. alone, this accounts for 12 million seniors each year.  According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, falls account for 70% of the accidental deaths in the elderly population.

In the past, manually activated medical alarms or Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) have been available to address falls; however, it has been demonstrated that manual alarms are only activated in 1 out of 5 elderly falls.  In contrast, myHalo delivers the most accurate, reliable, and easy to use fall detection available.  Seniors are no longer required to press a button to signal for help.

Howard and Sue Long, who live in York, Pennsylvania, held a family meeting before deciding to get myHalo for Howard as a precaution. He’s 84 and has undergone several hip replacements.

“I’m pretty active and didn’t think I needed it but my wife and our children insisted, especially with the constant risk of bad weather,” says Long. “A few months after the system was activated, I fell while moving a piece of furniture.  The myHalo call center was on the phone in seconds making sure I was ok. That quick response convinced me and my family that myHalo was worth it.”

“It’s stories like Howard that continue to motivate us to be the best in what we do, says Halo Monitoring CEO, Chris Otto. “Our product really does save lives, and we continue to make technological advances to keep out in front of the market.  We want to continue to help families keep their loved ones safe, and better protected in their own homes, and there is no better way for us to do that than to continue putting out a superior product that offers families the best solution possible.”

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