Medical Alert Systems Archive

iPhone Apps for Medical Alert

The market for mobile medical alert systems with GPS tracking is growing rapidly, and there seems to be new products and systems coming to market and being touted on a daily basis. In an

Getting Emergency Help When Seniors Fall

According to a study from the AARP, more than a third of seniors will suffer a fall every year, resulting in two million emergency room visits. Interestingly, 75% of those treated at the ER

How Accurate is Fall Detection For Seniors?

The newest innovation in the medical alert business is the fall detector. It is a sensor on a medical alert button that purports to automatically detect when a wearer has fallen, and then calls

Stunning Fall Statistics for Seniors from CDC

It is no secret that falls are among the biggest hazards of growing old; almost all of us know a senior who fell and eventually died from the injuries suffered in that tumble. But

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