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Detect Basement Floods Instantly & Easily

Welcome to the July 29th, 2009 edition of The Weekly Insider, our newsletter with quick updates on senior care tips, cool gadgets, new technology, and must-have services.

Gilbert Guide the Weekly Insider

July 29, 2009
Home Modification & Aging in Place

Detect Basement Floods Instantly & Easily

INSIDER TIP: A $13 flood monitor is an easy, inexpensive and effective way to alert seniors to potential emergency situations in their home.

In the eldercare industry, there's an expression we hear all the time: "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Though it usually speaks to the power of preventative medicine and exercise, the same truth holds for dealing with home maintenance.

The inexpensive Reliance combination Sump Pump Alarm and Flood Alert is an easy way to make sure your loved one is aware of leaks and flooding before they cause serious problems. The basement is the command-center of the home, where all the essentials like the heater, electrical supply, and circuit breaker reside. Especially for seniors living independently or aging in place, who may not make it to their basement on a regular basis due to mobility limitations or other issues, it's important to know if there is leaks that can lead to flooding so they can contact appropriate assistance.

The Reliance Sump Pump Alarm and Flood Alert is easy to install and can be set to sound either a loud 105 decibel alarm for distant locations or a more soothing musical tone alarm if located close to the living area. It is powered by a regular 9 volt battery, wall-mounted for safety, and sells for $12.99.

Refresher: The Reliance Sump Pump Alarm and Flood Alert lets you know immediately about any potential flooding issues in your home or basement.

Extra Credit: Get familiar with other Safety Equipment and Gadgets for the home and keep a make sure you're prepared for emergencies with our Guide to Home Modification Room-by-Room in our Homecare Knowledge Base.

  
 

Vienna Alzheimer's Conference Comes to Your PC

If you missed the 2009 Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease earlier this month, you'll be happy to know that you can view many of the lectures and information from the conference online. You can even watch video summaries from experts who explain what new Alzheimer's research was presented at the conference along with the multiple daily news summaries from the Vienna conference.
 



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