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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The choices are numerous. Medical alert systems have advanced far beyond the basic pendants that enable a loved one to summon assistance. Today’s range of products includes wristbands, watches and ...

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 ...

No matter where you are, emergency response is easy to access with the best medical alert systems we've tested. I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in ...