Medical Alert Systems HQ GetSafe is primarily an in-home medical alert system. With GetSafe, an emergency help alert does not necessarily entail pushing on a necklace button. An alert can be sent several ways while at home – by voice command, pulling a hanging cord from a wall button, or pushing an emergency call wall button. Their system also … Read more
The range of a medical alert system is often quoted in marketing materials to justify why one system is “better” than another. But is it really? Curious, we tested this hands-on. Contrary to popular logic, we found that long-range systems with higher advertised range limits do not always perform better when tested in a real-life … Read more
A long-range medical alert system enables you to receive emergency monitoring coverage even if you live in a larger home or are traveling out of town. Here’s more about the different types of long range systems and why they might be the right fit for you. [lwptoc width=”auto” skipHeadingText=””] Skip to see the Best Long-Range … Read more
With the rapid growth of broadband internet and the use of mobile devices, more and more homes these days have wifi networks installed. According to Pew research, 64% of seniors 65+ have broadband access at home. According to an AARP 2023 research, 86% of adults 50+ own a smartphone. Most of us are used to … Read more
When it comes to life-saving technologies that seniors can use to call for help, we often think of a medical alert device. While that is effective in many situations, it’s good to know what newer technologies like the Apple iPhone’s Emergency SOS service can do. With the update of the iPhone 14 Emergency SOS feature … Read more
When it comes to medical alert systems, T-Mobile subscribers have numerous choices. On this page, we evaluate the T-Mobile Moxee Signal and other top wireless emergency alert systems for T-Mobile users. With these mobile cellular devices, you are just a button press away from calling for help, whether at home or away from home. See … Read more
A robber broke into the home of a 99-year-old woman one summer evening in July 2022. This happened in single-family home in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The elderly lady was working on a crossword puzzle at around 9:30 pm, when a man in a mask came from behind her and demanded money. She was assaulted and … Read more