Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Falling is often a painful and frightening experience, especially when one is elderly and lives alone. According to the Centers for ...

Technology is often complicated, but Life Alert keeps it simple: the press of a button and a life is saved. This unassuming device has become a necessity for millions of people, proving that sometimes ...

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 ...

Private insurance coverage for medical alert systems . Most private health insurance plans don’t cover medical alert systems.

As we grow older, living independently becomes both a cherished goal and a potential challenge. Aging adults living alone face the reality that accidents, unexpected diseases, or falls can easily turn ...