Seniors on the Road to Friendship

Old age shouldn’t obstruct social life. Remember: the Golden Ages are the time when a whole new world opens up for you. Still, people tend to turn inwards as they grow older. They sink into old habits; couples only spend time with each other as friends start to drop away; they develop a fear from the unknown, refusing to go outside or to visit elderly clubs. Suppressing these negative thoughts and habits is the due to the environment: friends, family or caregivers. But persuading them to step outside is just the beginning. If they get the hang of it, you’ll never find them at home, so you must ensure they stay protected while hitting town.

Medical alert friendship button

It won’t come as a big surprise that a medical alert button could be the one giving your beloved relative the first push to venture outside. There are obvious reasons for that: medical alert buttons can be mobile, and handling them is child’s play. The built-in GPS pinpoints their current location and the fall detection calls for help, even if you lose consciousness. You don’t need to hide them either: companies offer accessories that disguise the buttons as stylish jewelry or a watch, but as a last case scenario you can hide them in your bag or pocket. Still, you would be surprised how well the “What kind of medical alert button do you have?” functions as an icebreaker in a new club meeting or at a bingo party.