As people age, things change, and one of the major worries for seniors is falling. Many older people wish to stay independent and live on their own for as long as they can. But a fall can change ...

One of the most severe dangers for the elderly is falls. One unwanted fall may cause broken bones, a prolonged healing process, or even loss of independence. What is even more alarming is that a large ...

MyNotifi®, an automatic fall-detection wearable device, is a new system from MedHab that connects to a user’s smartphone and can send alerts. The system is a discrete device worn on the wrist and can ...

San Diego-based GreatCall, a seller of aging in place technologies purchased by Best Buy last year, is launching an updated version of its retail personal emergency response system. Called the Lively ...

MedHab has announced the availability of a new wearable device that helps families and caregivers detect falls. Called the “MyNotifi Clip,” the product can be worn by residents either on their wrist ...

Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of 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 ...

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 ...

Lively offers several different medical alert products. You are not limited to an emergency pendant or necklace. Options include smartphones with emergency alert apps, a mobile alert device and a ...

Google has filed a patent for fall detection via smart home devices using a radar system. The feature would notify an emergency contact or emergency services in the event of a fall. This suggests that ...

The best fall detection services offer wearable tech and in-home alert options for convenience and peace of mind. We break down our top-rated services from ADT, Medical Alert, and others. Fall ...

LifeStation offers four types of medical alert devices designed to meet the varied lifestyle needs and preferences of its ...

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