When every second counts, fall-detection technology can be the difference between a close call and a crisis. Today’s top-rated medical alert systems with fall detection blend smart sensors, intuitive ...

MyNotifi®, an automatic fall-detection wearable device, is a new system from MedHab that connects to a user’s smartphone and can send alerts. The system is a discrete device worn on the wrist and can ...

Medical Care Alert reports that medical alert systems enhance safety for seniors. Key features include GPS tracking, fall ...

The Technology Behind Automatic Detection The devices work through built-in sensors. Accelerometers and gyroscopes detect sudden movement changes. They also track position shifts. The pattern gets ...

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More than 36 million older adults report falls each year. Medical alert systems allow people to live independently for a longer period of time. Look for a medical alert system with 24/7 urgent ...

New Wireless Belt Clip Keeps Seniors Safe, Independent and Always Connected to Caregivers and Family LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 / -- CES 2010, SILVERS SUMMIT, NORTH HALL, Booth # 2909 -- Wellcore Corporation, ...

Even daily routines can be suddenly disrupted when an accidental fall or unexpected health issue occurs. In the case of many seniors, even minor tasks such as walking to another room or going to the ...

Medical alert systems are helpful tools for elderly individuals living on their own, but perfectly healthy people of any age can also benefit from having quick access to emergency services.

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Leon Medical Centers, a leading healthcare services provider organization serving Medicare patients in South Florida, today announced strong outcomes with reductions in unnecessary hospital admissions ...

Every year, one in four adults over 65 takes a fall. Many of these happen when people are home alone. A minor stumble can turn into a real emergency without help nearby. Fall detection technology ...