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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 12, 2025

5 min

Understanding What Percentage of EMS Calls Are Geriatric?

According to national data from 2014, over 32% of all emergency 911 responses in the U.S. were for adults aged 65 or older. This striking statistic highlights the disproportionate impact the aging population has on emergency services and directly answers the question: **What percentage of EMS calls are geriatric?**

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Oct 3, 2025

4 min

Are medical alert bracelets a good idea? An in-depth guide

According to the American Medical-id.com survey, 95% of emergency responders check a patient's wrist for a medical alert bracelet, confirming their critical visibility during a crisis. With this in mind, the question for many becomes: **Are medical alert bracelets a good idea?** The answer is yes, especially for anyone who may be unable to communicate their medical history in an emergency.

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