Medical alert systems can be life-saving devices. With the push of a button, you can get help during a medical emergency, such as by having a dispatcher send an ambulance or notify loved ones. Some ...

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 ...

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 ...

Macy Alcido is a former writer for Forbes Health, based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Find the perfect medical alert system now. For most older adults living on a fixed income, it can be hard to fit lifesaving technology into a budget. Medical alert systems allow older adults to live ...

ADT Medical Alert specializes in personal emergency response systems (PERS). Similar to ADT home security systems, these medical alert devices connect to a 24/7 monitoring center. The company charges ...

Medical Alert System Buyer’s Guide It’s no secret that there are lots of medical alert systems to choose from. But narrowing down your options and making a decision doesn’t have to be complicated. In ...