A revealing U.S. News & World Report survey found that among seniors who don't use assistive technologies, 70% simply "don't feel they need them yet." This perception challenge far outweighs concerns about cost (16%) or fears of lost independence (14%)....
If you do a search for "medical alarms" or "medical alert" you will discover most of the first few pages of results are NOT medical alarm companies! They are dozens of "Top Rated..." or "10 Best..." comparison sites that publish...
Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care Reed Abelson, The New York Times and Jordan Rau, KFF Health News November 14, 2023 Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by...
While there are concerns among seniors about loneliness, many respondents prioritize living independently. In a survey of 1,000 respondents aged 55 or older, 89% of respondents said they wished to age in place in their own homes as opposed...
Fact is, most private health insurance plans do not provide coverage for a home/personal medical alarm system. What most folks don't know is that there ARE benefit plans that may cover some or all of the cost. It will require you to...