medical alert cell phones
Lively Smart Phone (prev. Jitterbug) Medical Alert App Review
Some seniors like the idea of having their smartphone double up as a mobile medical alert device. The Lively Smart (former Great Call Jitterbug) comes with an emergency call button app built into the phone. The app is customized and integrated into the dashboard of the phone. This makes it easier for seniors in need … Read more
Can a Cell Phone Work with a Medical Alert System?
When looking into medical alert systems, a common question is whether the medical alert will work with a cell phone. By now, speaking in 2022, a medical alert or “life alert” button that connects through a cellular network has become commonplace. As a matter of fact, the cellular connection is built into the mobile … Read more
Great Call Lively Wearable Watch/ Pendant Device Introduction
[byline_date] The GreatCall Lively Wearable watch or pendant is a modern and stylish activity tracker and emergency response button accessory designed for seniors. GreatCall is the company behind Jitterbug phones and the Lively personal emergency alert device. As a technological leader in connected health for active aging, the Lively wearable product represents a cutting-edge take … Read more
Senior Cell Phones with Medical Alert Like Features
Many seniors who are not ready to wear a medical alert button think that carrying a cell phone is a good alternative. While the use of a cell phone as a replacement for the straight-up medical alert button is open to contention and debate, it is a viable alternative for a good number of seniors. … Read more
Mobile Medical Alert Systems Guide
Mobile medical alert systems or mobile personal emergency response systems (MPERS) are portable cellular network based systems that provide senior users access to emergency monitoring help anywhere in or out of their homes. It is particularly helpful for seniors with active lifestyles. With additional cellular GPS tracking capabilities, monitoring agents can even tell the locations … Read more