The National Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that there were 93.3 million obese Americans in the United States in 2015-16. Despite the fact that obesity has been linked to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and premature death, close to 40% of the American population struggles to shed pounds. The Solution: Running Running is an…
If you’re a construction worker, electrician, or roofer, you know there are certain dangers in your workplace that other industries may not have. Then you need industrial safety apps that provide safety to workers. However, these are not the only occupations that pose risks to workers’ safety. Consider the variety of jobs that actually present…
Why Choose a Senior Living Facility? That is a good question. People often think about senior living facilities as an ejection of old parents from home. Well, that sounds really rough, and maybe unfair. It is unfair to say such a thing because it is not always the truth. Yes, there are people who send…
What is Panic Alarm Button? Panic alarm button is a device which is used to generate an alarm in case of any emergency or threat to a person or property. If you feel threatened or you have the instinct of being threatened, press the button to call for help. Panic alarm buttons can be used…
Many senior citizens are living active lives – some with a spouse or partner, and others on their own. And while this sense of freedom and independence is important to many older adults, it is not without risks. Older individuals are at risk for certain emergencies, and without the proper assistance, these emergencies can become…
A brief history of panic buttons Panic buttons have been consistently changing throughout time. The first recorded panic button was created in 1853 for burglaries. It was a simple, battery-operated device that alerted people through circuits and vibrations. When someone would open a door or window, the sudden flow of currents would send vibrations to…
Are emergency panic buttons for home really that important? What about a home emergency safety app – do I really need that? Before you rush to answer these questions, consider what happened to Mike Hodgin of Cary, North Carolina, this past Christmas Eve: “Mike was at home in his kitchen, preparing some hors-d’oeuvres – nothing…
Employee safety is something that most people don’t take as seriously as they should. While there is no definitive answer as to why this is so, there are two possible reasons. First, people are not aware of or simply may not understand the consequences of the hazards in the workplace. Many may believe that work-related…
If you’ve ever been on vacation or a business trip and enjoyed staying in a hotel with excellent service and amenities. Then you know how amazing that experience can be. But have you ever considered the safety of the people in that hotel who are waiting for you to make your experience unforgettable? And that…
Anyone who lives, travels, or works alone may find him or herself in an emergency situation with no one to call for help. Accidents happen, and the risk of crime is a reality for many as well. Clearly, anyone driving or living alone is at risk. In the even of an emergency, who will help…