Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations Jennifer Earl is the Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations. Jennifer has previously written for outlets ...

For older Americans, navigating the personal finance landscape can be anxiety-inducing. Not only do many lack a source of steady income, but aging comes with an increase in medical expenses - many of ...

When every second counts, fall-detection technology can be the difference between a close call and a crisis. Today’s top-rated medical alert systems with fall detection blend smart sensors, intuitive ...

More than 36 million older adults report falls each year. Medical alert systems allow people to live independently for a longer period of time. Look for a medical alert system with 24/7 urgent ...

Medical alert systems can provide peace of mind for older adults living at home alone, but there are significant fees associated with them. Medical alert systems often bring to mind images of those ...

A medical alert system can allow you to get help quickly in case of a fall or other emergency. It’s essentially an insurance policy for the just in case. A medical alert system can also provide a ...

While cell phones are essential tools in ensuring a loved one’s safety, medical alert services offer features that take remote care a step further — and that step can certainly be life-saving. Read on ...

Medical Care Alert reports that medical alert systems enhance safety for seniors. Key features include GPS tracking, fall detection, and monitored responses.

Medical alert devices can provide lifesaving support when you’re living alone and experiencing a medical emergency. These systems are also called personal emergency response systems (PERS). They can ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen twice during the ...

Macy Alcido is a former writer for Forbes Health, based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed ...

Eliene Augenbraun, D.O., Ph.D., is a lifelong science and health journalist whose mission is to make sense of complex concepts. She led ScienCentral, a broadcast television newsroom that supplied ...