Halo is abuzz as we prepare for the 2010 CEDIA expo. If you think that means lots of paperwork, quick trips to the printer and last minute logistics, you’d be correct. But ‘tis the season and we’re hitting the road –  VIVA ATLANTA. Read the rest of this entry »

Occasionally I will see medical alarm vendors (also known as PERS) position their product as a direct alternative to professional care (at home or in a facility).  Invariably these advertisements always compare price – comparing thousands of dollars for assisted living to the relatively low cost of a panic button.  Not only are these comparisons false and misleading,  but I also believe they discredit the entire industry. Read the rest of this entry »

When I talk with seniors and caregivers about the limitations of traditional PERS, I am always amazed at the number of heads that nod in agreement.  It seems that most people inherently understand the limitations of PERS; yet there are Read the rest of this entry »