What happens when a wearer wants to use their CareCaller™ to ask for routine, non-emergency assistance? As we know, not all calls for help from seniors are of the emergency variety. But here's the hangup: If they press the SOS button,...
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Features Series: Why Wearables Are Still The Future of Telehealth
If we've learned nothing else from the COVID-19 outbreak this year, it's that Telehealth is the future means of care for America's aging population. That much we can agree on. But the bigger question is what kind of Telehealth best suits seniors. Throughout...
Features Series: How Voice Prompts Keep Wearers Informed
Imagine this: you've had a fall or you're not feeling well. Luckily, you have your medical alert device just around your neck. You need help fast, so you press your button. But then nothing happens. Did it work? Was your alert...
Features Series: Family is Just a Button Press Away
As America's retirement population continues to grow, their family members and loved ones are increasingly their primary, unpaid caregivers, according to a nationwide study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP. The resulting report found that as of 2020, 53...
Features Series: How Inactivity Alerts Can Save Lives
As the old saying goes, sometimes no news is good news. But in the case of caring for a loved one, sometimes no news or communication is a cause for concern. Regular communication from loved ones, especially from those who live alone,...