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 ...

A reliable medical alert system can provide peace of mind and independence for adults aging in place, recovering from surgery and more. These systems allow quick access to medical help, friends or ...

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 ...

As technology advances at seemingly exponential speed, so do medical alert devices. The best medical alert systems provide more safety for older adults than they did a decade ago. While these ...

How can I encourage my elderly parent to use a medical alert device? If you have an elderly parent, you've probably had some sleepless nights over them living alone. Even if your parent is still ...

As your parents get older, their safety and well-being become your primary concern. It is hard to be there physically, no ...