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Will Your Home Security System Help or Hinder During a House Fire?
Contrary to popular belief, home security systems do a lot more than protect you from burglaries. Modern home security systems can turn your house into a fully-monitored, environmentally-efficient safe zone, where threats to your family are easily identified and reported to authorities. One of the biggest threats to the average family is fire, which kills […]
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Should Your Elderly Parent Live Alone? Security Precautions for Seniors
You’ve probably heard by now that the population is aging. In the next decade, one out of every five people will be over the age of 65, so it’s not surprising there’s been a surge in the number of seniors who choose to live alone. According to the U.S. Census, over 30 percent of seniors […]
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The Nomadic Life: Are You Safe in Your RV?
It’s difficult to say how many people live in their RVs full-time due to the nomadic nature of the lifestyle. The most relied upon number comes from Texas A&M and was released around 2006, and even that was more estimate than fact. According to the survey, no more than 250,000 people own an RV as […]
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Destination Weddings: Share the Experience with Loved Ones at Home
Destination Weddings: Share the Experience with Loved Ones at Home Friends and family are becoming increasingly annoyed with newly engaged couples, but why? The answer is this: The growing popularity of destination weddings. More than 20 percent of couples are now choosing to say “I do” on brightly-lit beaches, at the side of mountain creeks, […]
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Myths About Hospice Care-What Seniors Need to Know
Four Myths About Hospice Care: What Seniors Should Know Recently a study by Brown University showed that while more seniors are using hospice care than ever before, the vast majority of patients enter these facilities when it’s too late to benefit them. The healthcare community is working to dispel the myth of hospice as something […]
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The Top 5 Causes of Premature Death in Women
The Top 5 Causes of Premature Death in Women The health issues predominantly facing women can involve everything from pregnancy complications to sexual violence, but women’s unique health care needs aren’t always obvious. The U.S. Department of Health recently outlined how the Affordable Care Act will improve care for women by providing preventive services at […]
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