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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 ...

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 ...

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As your parents get older, their safety and well-being become your primary concern. It is hard to be there physically, no ...

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 ...

As loved ones age, safety and independence often go hand in hand to ensure they’re happy and comfortable. Medical alert systems help make this possible by providing devices that give quick access to ...

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 ...

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 ...