Alexa, Google, Phones, and Smartwatches: How to Call for Help When You Can’t Reach the Phone
What Alexa, Google, iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and Pixel Watch can and can’t do in an emergency, plus a simple setup checklist.
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Power Outage Plan for People Who Use Medical Devices or Refrigerated Medicine
Oxygen, CPAP, or insulin at home? A few calls and notes now can help you stay safer when the power goes out this winter.
“This Is Not a Bill”: How to Read Your Explanation of Benefits or Medicare Summary Notice
A plain-language guide to EOBs and Medicare Summary Notices, and a simple four-point check to catch billing mistakes.
Clocks Fall Back November 1: Make It Your Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
When you set clocks back on November 1, test your carbon monoxide alarms. Learn the signs of CO poisoning and simple heating-season safety steps.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe From Lead
Lead often causes no clear signs in children. Learn who should get a blood lead test and easy ways to lower lead at home.
Medicare Open Enrollment Scams: How to Protect Your Medicare Number
Scam calls often rise during Medicare Open Enrollment. Learn the warning signs, how to guard your Medicare number, and where to report.
Eye Injury Prevention: Protect Your Sight at Home, Work, and Play
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Many eye injuries can be prevented with the right eyewear. Here is what to wear and what to do if an injury happens.
Child Passenger Safety: Is Your Car Seat Installed Right?
Child Passenger Safety Week is in September. Many car seats are not used correctly. Here is how to choose, install, and check your child’s seat.
Falls Prevention Awareness: Simple Steps to Stay Steady
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is in September. Falls are not a normal part of aging. Here are steps to lower your risk.
Aging Alone: Build a Backup Plan While Life Is Going Well
Living alone? Build a practical backup plan for contacts, transportation, appointments, pets, and short-term help before an unexpected need arises.