[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
In this video, John Walsh, host of America’s Most Wanted and spokesman for Great Call describes a situation in which a family trapped in their home during Hurricane Sandy was saved. The family had previously called 911 and were not able to get a helpful response after 2 hours. They then pressed their Great Call … Read more
More and more people are realizing that medical alert systems can be very helpful for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. These systems allow affected seniors to easily get the help they need. Traditional home medical alert systems enable seniors who fall or are physically hurt to easily summon help. Newer technologies like automated fall detection and … Read more
The July 2014 issue of Consumer Reports on Health published a feature article on medical alert systems. The article provided a good
[byline_date] The GreatCall Splash With 5Star Medical Alert Service is the new waterproof incarnation of the GreatCall 5Star Urgent Response device. This is great news as it presents a higher quality choice for consumers interested in mobile medical alert systems with GPS that work beyond their home. Update 1: As of July 29, 2016, the … Read more
[yasr_overall_rating size=”small”] The MobileHelp medical alert system product line offers several quality options for consumers. Its in-home and out-of-home Duo system combines the reliability of a home base station unit with the portability of a mobile device unit. Their equipment provides users access to 24/7 personal emergencies response monitoring both in and out of their … Read more
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