Juliette Siegfried

As you grow older, you’re more prone to injury and accidents, which makes it harder to feel safe and maintain your autonomy.

Medical alert buttons are light, small, and easy for active seniors to take along with them, whether they’re at home or on the go.

Millions of Americans suffer from severe allergic reactions, often caused by nuts, insect stings, or medications. Exposure to one of these substances can trigger a life-threatening emergency and render you unconscious or unable to communicate with medical personnel.

LifeFone medical alert systems run the gamut from inexpensive at-home alert buttons connected via landline to on-the-go pendants with cellular tracking and mobile apps for caregivers. These systems are competitively priced, have good features and range, and are backed by a respected company that’s been in business for over half a century.

Aloe Care Health offers at-home and on-the-go medical alert devices that connect to a 24/7 monitoring center. While equipment costs are pricey, Aloe Care Health’s monitoring subscriptions are relatively affordable. Its Mobile Companion wearable device has automatic fall detection, and the mobile app enables caregivers to check in with you and, if required, contact the monitoring center for help.

GetSafe offers high-quality medical alert monitoring at very competitive prices. It features voice-activated wall buttons that reduce the need for wearable pendants or alert devices. It also boasts US-based monitoring and a selection of add-ons. We’d recommend GetSafe for anyone who wants a competitively-priced, customizable medical alert solution.

Philips Lifeline provides medical alert devices for home and on-the-go use. They provide 24/7 monitoring in up to 140 languages, support AutoAlert fall detection, and you can use them to get emergency and non-emergency help. Lifeline was one of the first providers of personal alert services and has the largest number of subscribers.

UnaliWear offers a single medical alert device called the Kanega Watch. This smartwatch-like device provides 24/7 monitoring, fall detection, medication reminders, and GPS tracking. It also connects via cellular and WiFi networks. The Kanega Watch is pricey compared to other medical alert devices, but is stylish and functional.

Life Alert is the nation’s #1 personal emergency response company that has a proven track record of saving lives and improving customers’ wellbeing. As the industry leader in personal protection, Life Alert is the first medical alert provider to incorporate 4G LTE technology into their cutting-edge devices and services.

Founded in 2006, MobileHelp offers a wide range of products for both at-home and on-the-go use. There are no long-term contracts, and prices are in line with competing systems, though MobileHelp provides useful features and services that others do not. Service is via AT&T cellular, so you don’t even need a landline.

Signia By Yes products provide superior speech- and audio-processing features for discerning users who want quality and high-tech connectivity in their hearing aids. Although they are expensive, Signia By Yes By Yes devices are custom-designed for comfortable fit and for your level of hearing loss.

Medical Alert offers emergency alert systems to suit a variety of lifestyles at home and on the go. The company has been in the business of making medical devices for more than 18 years, giving back independence to seniors across the nation. Features like waterproof buttons, GPS tracking, and 24/7 monitoring can give you peace of mind.

Your ancestry (where your family is from) and your ethnicity (your ancestors’ culture, customs, and traditional lifestyle choices) can increase your risk of certain diseases. While genetics are only one of the factors that affect your health, and there are social determinants of health as well, being aware of the genetic possibilities can help you better prepare and take care of your health.

Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t just strike people over 65. About 5% to 6% of people with Alzheimer’s develop symptoms well before retirement age, sometimes as early as age 30. This condition is known as Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, and there is currently no cure.

Science has pretty clearly demonstrated that the saying “you are what you eat” is often true. Since our food choices are pretty much up to us, it could seem like any diet-related health problems we have are mostly our fault. However, new research has shown that our DNA can play a big role in our overall nutrition, too.