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How a Medical Alarm Can Support Senior Independence in New Zealand
When my mother first mentioned that she was thinking about getting a medical alarm, I admit I was hesitant. I thought of it as a sign that she was giving up on her independence. But after talking with her and learning more about what these devices actually do, I realised that a medical alarm isn't about surrender. It is about staying in your own home, on your own terms, for as long as possible. For many older adults in New Zealand, the idea of leaving the family home is dee
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