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It may come as a surprise that elderly abuse cases have seen a huge rise as the Boomer generation has aged passed 65 year old. In 2005, there were 160 violent incidents for every 100,000 seniors, almost 14 times lower than the rate recorded for persons aged 15 to 24 (2,317 per 100,000) according to [...]
Guardly has transformed from an idea to a best-in-class application that helps people stay safe everyday. There’s an exciting story behind our journey, and it has only just begun. I already have many people to thank for getting us this far so quickly – so, let’s get started!
Litmus testing.
The safety of our seniors is an issue Guardly takes very seriously. Unfortunately, on top of health issues, seniors can often be the targets of criminal activity as well. Whether you are a senior or a son or daughter with elderly parents, please consider the following safety tips for keeping our seniors safe and [...]
Josh Sookman (pictured) was able to build Guardly, a Toronto firm that created a personal safety app for smart phone users, largely as a result of angel investment. He brings a serial entrepreneur’s eye to the all-important task of fundraising. Here is tip sheet:
Build a network of contacts that extends beyond casual [...]
As a runner who’s also a woman, personal safety and security is never far from my mind. Despite this fact, I am still a creature of habit. Even with mobile GPS and maps at my fingertips I tend to run the same routes over and over with music blaring even thoughI know there’s an [...]
Guardly is a very useful app for helping you and your loved ones stay safe, but in order to get the most out of Guardly, it needs to be set up properly. Today we are going to share four easy ways to optimize your Guardly experience. They’re all quick and easy, we promise!
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In our last post, we talked about events that might trigger violent behaviour from an individual. We also briefly explored some characteristics common to individuals who were the cause of on-campus violence, including mass shootings. While sexual assault is the most common on-campus violent act, mass murders in the form of shooting have taken [...]
In our last post on the topic of Spotting Campus Violence Before It Happens, we discussed taking notice of an individual’s behavior if it seems like it could be a cause for concern. Some of the behavior we discussed included threats, regular aggressive outbursts, chronic bad temper and bullying. Moreover, if the individual is [...]
It’s easy to believe that acts of campus violence are unpredictable, random or unstoppable. Such is typically the conclusion and mind-set with on-campus shootings such as the Columbine shootings, the UT shooter, and the Virginia Tech massacres. The Center For Personal Protection & Safety (which works with numerous universities around the United [...]
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