The calories in rum vary depending on the percentage of alcohol, called proof. For 80-proof rum, 1 oz. is around 97 calories. For 94-proof rum, 1.5 oz. is around 110 calories and 100-proof rum comes in around 125 calories for 1.5 oz. The standard bar shot is 1.5 oz. and is called a jigger, reports Nutrition Vista.
Seniors or other medical alert users who travel a lot or have high levels of mobility may find traditional medical alerts with a base unit too confining and unequal to their needs. To that end, many companies have developed medical alert apps for cell phones, or mobile devices that eliminate the need for a base unit altogether.
Each year many sick and elderly people encounter accidents and health issues that needlessly take their lives. Medical alert systems can make all the difference in the world for those living alone and in distress. In an emergency, medical alert units create a direct line of communication to needed assistance.