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A reliable medical alert system can provide peace of mind and independence for adults aging in place, recovering from surgery and more. These systems allow quick access to medical help, friends or ...

Medical alert devices have advanced since they first became popular in the 1980s, and there is now a wide variety of device options available. There will be a growing demand for medical alert devices ...

According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging, which surveyed adults from ages 50 to 80, 88% responded that it was important to remain in their homes as long as possible. For older Americans to age ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any monitored medical alert devices that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen twice during the past year but ...

When every second counts, fall-detection technology can be the difference between a close call and a crisis. Today’s top-rated medical alert systems with fall detection blend smart sensors, intuitive ...

It can be challenging to find the right medical alert system, especially for a loved one who may be vulnerable and elderly. Canadians have access to more personal emergency response technology than ...

We know seniors and their caregivers don’t have time to test every medical alert system on the market. That’s why our tech ...

While cell phones are essential tools in ensuring a loved one’s safety, medical alert services offer features that take remote care a step further — and that step can certainly be life-saving. Read on ...