Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention
Fall prevention for an aging parent is a concern for any caregiver. According to the Centers for Disease Control: “Each year, millions of older people—those 65
How to Start Exercising with a Medical Condition
Staying active is essential for everyone, but getting started can be difficult. A medical condition can make it tricky to exercise safely, especially when you have a chronic condition. Learn how to start your exercise routine for better mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Kids and Allergies: Navigating Holiday Parties at School
As the holidays approach, we want our children to enjoy all school festivities. However, as a parent of a child with food allergies, this also
How to Be Your Own Health Care Advocate: 4 Actionable Tips
Learn how to be your own health advocate. Use these 4 actionable tips to help manage your chronic condition, ask the questions, and organize your medical info.
Back to School: Creating a Healthy Environment for Students and Staff with Asthma & Allergies
The first day of school is full of excitement for students, parents, and educators alike. In an average year, it may also bring some anxiety…but
What is an asthma action plan and why do I need it?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 10 million men, women and children in the United States experience an asthma attack each year. More
Top Fall Prevention Strategies
“I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” These words are a familiar pop culture punchline in commercials and memes, but they’re not so funny when you realize the phrase highlights a common threat, particularly
5 Simple Steps for Performing Regular Thyroid Check Self-Exams
What does your thyroid do? This member of our endocrine systems plays a vital role in many of our body’s systems, and disorders and diseases are common. Learn how to self-check your thyroid, and how MedicAlert can support you.
Asthma and Allergy: Protecting Yourself During COVID-19
It’s allergy season again, and this year some experts are predicting the worst seasonal allergy conditions in years. To add more stress, the coronavirus pandemic is upon us – and sometimes it’s hard to know if your symptoms are allergies, asthma, or COVID-19. People living with allergies and asthma need […]