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How Do Smoke Alarms Work? | Understanding Different Types of Smoke Detector

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There are two main types of smoke alarm: ionization detectors and photoelectric detectors. Some are hardwired while others are battery-powered.  What are the differences, and how do they work? Find out how smoke alarms function, the differences between the two types, and what one is best below. How Do Smoke Alarms Work? Smoke alarms work …

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Thanksgiving Safety Tips 2024: 5 Fire, Food & Vacation Safety Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday

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The holiday season is underway, and people across the globe will be enjoying great food, gift-giving, and, most importantly, quality time with loved ones.  Sadly, Thanksgiving is one of the worst times for house fires. An average of 2,300 residential fires were reported each year on Thanksgiving between 2017 and 2019. And as shared by …

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What Are the Types of Elderly Care? The 6 Care Services You Need to Know

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This article is part of a series on elderly care. The series provides important information about caregiving practices. As loved ones age, their needs change. With that comes important choices to be made about different types of elderly care.  Knowing the specific needs of the person being cared for, whether short-term or long-term, is only one …

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Unboxing Wyze Cam Pan V2 – 360° Panning Camera Perfect for Baby and Pet Monitoring

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We’re taking a hands-on look at some of the best security cameras on the market to help readers make more informed choices about their security products. A strong contender for casual indoor surveillance, the Wyze Cam Pan v2’s nifty motion detection and tracking features make the most of its 360-degree motorized rotation.  Main Features Pros …

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Getting to Grips with Levels of Elderly Care: Care, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Facilities

An elderly woman in a wheelchair is assisted by a nurse

This article is part of a series on elderly care. The series provides important information about caregiving practices. Healthcare professionals should always push caregivers and family members in the right direction when they are deciding on what forms of care are most appropriate for the person they are looking after.  But being informed about different …

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20 Essential Elderly Care Supplies for New Caregivers

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This article is part of a series on elderly care. The series provides important information about caregiving practices. Becoming a caregiver to an elderly person isn’t something that can be facilitated just with the power of love and affection. It involves real sacrifice, dedication, and significant lifestyle upheavals.  Getting started can feel overwhelming even to …

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9 Effective Elderly Care Tips to Help Your Parents in their Golden Years

An elderly lady prepares food at the sink.

This article is part of a series on elderly care. The series provides important information about caregiving practices. Caring for the elderly can be both challenging and draining, especially when the caregiver has their own family to think about. But, it is also exceptionally meaningful work.   According to The Pew Research Center, 14% of middle-aged …

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A Guide to Elderly Care for Dementia Patients

An elderly woman sits in a wheelchair on a brick road

This article is part of a series on elderly care. The series provides important information about caregiving practices. A dementia diagnosis comes with a complex, overwhelming assortment of emotions for patients, caregivers, and family members alike. Adjusting to the diagnosis is incredibly difficult, and it’s important to understand that coming to terms with it isn’t …

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Interview With Alex Song – AlfredCamera

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PIA spoke with Alex Song, founder and CEO of AlfredCamera, we talked about the security benefits that his platforms offer to businesses and individuals, how they ensure the video stream is secure, and what are some of the cybersecurity concerns that deal with. Private Internet Access: Tell me about AlfredCamera, and what is your flagship product? …

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What is an IP Rating? Understanding Weatherproof Ratings on Security Cameras

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An IP rating, or ‘ingress protection’ rating, is an international standard used to indicate how resistant a product is to both solids and water.  Anyone that’s been on the lookout for a security camera for outdoors will have seen IP ratings thrown around to advertise weatherproofing, but there’s more to it than just a random …

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