Today I was reading a few press releases on the Internet about those help buttons that seniors can press in case of emergency to summon help when they’re home alone. They call them “home medical alert systems.”

What surprised me most is that medical alert technology has been out there for over 20 years and yet many seniors still do not know or maybe realize the benefit of them. Being home alone can be scary sometimes and with the risk of falls around the house or other situations where an elderly person might need help is mind-boggling.

After doing a bit of research I’ve found quite a few companies providing this service. Prices vary, but on average the cost is around a dollar a day and many of them don’t make you sign any long-term contract.

I called one of the medical alert companies (Lifestation) just to get a better idea of how the medical alert system worked and any other information that would be helpful to my readers. I was told that there are approximately over a million seniors currently using medical alert devices around the United States.

Lifestation’s Medical Alert System enables seniors to live independently and securely in their own homes knowing a Life Station Care Specialist is only a push of a button away at all times.
Many times, it’s their kids who research and ultimately purchase this product for their parents giving the entire family the peace of mind they need.

In my daily travels through the world of Cyberspace searching for interesting and timely sites…once in a rare while I come across a website that is exceptional in quality and content. Fashion-Era.com(www.fashion-era.com) is just that site and much more. There are over 619 pages of detailed and interesting information about the history of fashion and costumes up to and including the very latest in fashion and trends. The site also includes lots of helpful wardrobe tips, accessorizing ideas, a fashion forum, etc.
After spending a great deal of quality time enjoying the many categories on the site I clicked on the ‘Site Map’ to read about
the very talented creators of the website: Pauline Weston Thomas and her husband Guy Thomas from the United Kingdom. The story of how they created the site, the extensive research they put into it’s development, and their personal bios were a most uplifting and inspirational read.

Now…as if that’s not enough to get excited about in one day…. On Fashion-Era I clicked on two other interesting and timely sites that Guy created. One is ComputerPerformance.com (www.computerperformance.co.uk) a site “for everyone interested in getting the best from a computer or who requires training in new Microsoft products.” It’s got great information and helpful suggestions for anyone using a computer. Guy’s other site, Guy-Sports.com - ‘Will and Guy’s Jokes, Short Stories and Funny Pictures’ (www.guy-sports.com) was developed with partner Will Baker. It’s a fun website of funny jokes, stories and illustrated humour on many topics. So, in conclusion …If you enjoy fashion and the world of fashion, if you want to know more about your computer or the latest computer innovations, or if you just want to have some good ole’ clean fun and laughs I highly recommend:
Fashion-Era.com
ComputerPerformance.co.uk
Guy-Sports.com

A Very Happy, Healthy and Peaceful 2007 to All!