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Independence and freedom are most important—especially for the elderly or the ailing—so choosing the best medical alert system can make a difference between life and death. Medical alert systems are ...

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More than 27% of U.S. adults over age 60 live alone, according to research by the Pew Research Center. That estimate is expected to rise as more baby boomers reach retirement age. “Many older adults ...

As your parents get older, their safety and well-being become your primary concern. It is hard to be there physically, no matter how hard you try. This is where a home medical alert system is handy.

Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc. launched the first personal emergency response system (PERS) in 1987. Since then, it has become a trusted service for older adults and people with medical ...

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 ...