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Try These Activities to Jumpstart Your Summer of Fun!

Yes, you can be active and still stay safe this season

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Three mature women toasting by the pool under an umbrella in summer
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Hello, summer! ‘Tis the easy living season of sunshine, sandals, and outdoor adventures. And, as your calendar fills up with fun, you don’t want to be limited by worries about your physical safety.

So…summer enjoyment step one: Add a medical alert device to your list of must-have summer items (it tucks in nicely between “croquet set” and “sunscreen”). Summer enjoyment step two: Map out an itinerary of favorite warm weather pastimes – and include some new activities. Because a little challenge and excitement make summer all the more sweet. Here are three ideas to try.

Take up a social sport

Hang out with friends…and get some exercise in. Pickleball, a blend of table tennis, tennis, and badminton, is simple to learn, popular with all ages, and can be played as a doubles or singles game. Or let’s count the benefits of golf. You’re outside. You can play nine holes or gear up for the full 18. Walk the course or cruise in a golf cart. Treat yourself to an alfresco lunch afterwards!

 You can easily bring along a wearable personal device as a safety sidekick to ease your mind on the court or course. Not only can these devices get you the help you need in the event of an injury, some also offer features that help you track your physical activity and check the weather forecast.

Plan a water fun weekend with your grandkids

Start with a sky full of sunshine. Invite the special kids in your life to join you at the beach, lake, or pool. Don’t forget the extras – a kayak, inflatable rafts, or floats. Swim, play, rinse, repeat. Voila! The recipe for a perfect play day.

Stay safe by troubleshooting potential medical emergencies in advance. A water-resistant personal safety device and connect you to emergency services at the press of a button.

Explore someplace new

Make memories that’ll last long after summer by heading out on a travel adventure. Grab your girlfriends for a weekend away. Choose a city none of you have been to before and rent a place with a pool or hot tub. Or rally the kids and grandkids to check a national park off your bucket list (Buy a National Parks Senior Pass and visit several park sites for substantial savings)!

Wherever you go, you can get a safety device that protects you with extensive GPS coverage that works with the data services provider in your destination.

Always stay connected

Whatever summer fun fills your day, you can enjoy yourself confidently with Medical Guardian's personal safety alert devices. Push a button and you’re instantly connected to trained emergency personnel. You’re also protected by fall detection technology, GPS tracking that pinpoints the wearer’s location, two-way voice communication so you can easily talk to emergency personnel, omniSIM technology that makes wireless connection seamless, and a powerhouse battery that lasts five days or longer. Medical Guardian devices are also water-resistant. (Bring on the waves!)

Even better, MGMove, MGMini Lite, and MGMini are small, discreet, and come in a range of colors and styles, so your device will gracefully (and stylishly) complement your look and lifestyle. And there’s always a top-notch, U.S.-based customer service team ready to walk you through system setup and answer any questions.

The best way to celebrate summer? Get out there and enjoy it – and feel safe and secure as you do.

Click here to see the latest Medical Guardian styles, or call 1-800-259-9978. Use code SUMMER to save 50% on the MGMini Lite.

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