Long-standing reputation Pendant batteries last up to 10 years on the mobile unit U.S.-based, TMA Five Diamond certified call center Medical Guardian and Life Alert are two of the industry’s most well ...

Technology is often complicated, but Life Alert keeps it simple: the press of a button and a life is saved. This unassuming device has become a necessity for millions of people, proving that sometimes ...

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 ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Falling is often a painful and frightening experience, especially when one is elderly and lives alone. According to the Centers for ...

Life Alert was founded in 1987, making it one of the first personal emergency response companies in the United States. The company’s systems have a base hub and a help button that can be worn around ...

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 ...