Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

Many seniors want to age in place and stay at home as long as possible. Families want that too, but safety becomes a real concern when someone lives alone. A medical alert system was once just a ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

Smart Med Alert sets a $150 up-front equipment fee for its medical alert devices, though the company runs sales that waive ...

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 ...

Staying independent and active without limits is a top priority for seniors. Aging does not mean they are forced to stay at home or be taken care of. They should be free to hike or do yoga, spend time ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aging in place can be made safer with the help of assistive technology. We’ve put together a list of the top in-home ...