Medicare doesn’t cover medical alert systems, but you may find coverage with certain Medicare Advantage plans. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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 ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Independence and freedom are most important—especially for the elderly or the ailing—so choosing the best medical alert system can make a difference between life and death. Medical alert systems are ...

More than 27% of U.S. adults over age 60 live alone, according to research by the Pew Research Center. That estimate is expected to rise as more baby boomers reach retirement age. “Many older adults ...

Lively offers several medical alert systems. The Lively Mobile Medical Alert button is just $49.99 for activation plus the first month’s monitoring plan. Lively’s medical alert system includes ...