Christmas Gift Ideas for Elderly Parents
If you’re stuck for ideas this Christmas for a great gift for elderly parents, we can help. Here are some good ideas. Finding the right Christmas gift for... Read more.
How Does Fall Detection Work?
Fall detection is an invisible safety net many people rely on, especially older adults and those who work alone, but how does a device actually decide that someone... Read more.
Does Humana Cover Medical Alerts?
Humana today does NOT cover any brand of medical alert systems. Humana used to cover the Lifeline brand as part of its Medicare Advantage plan, but discontinued... Read more.
How to Monitor Elderly Parents at Home
As parents grow older, their needs usually shift in subtle ways. Many wish to remain in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by familiar routines, neighbors,... Read more.
What is a Help Button? Do They Really Help Seniors?
A help button is most commonly a component of a medical alert system (also known as a personal emergency response system, or PERS) that seniors can use to quickly... Read more.
Does United Healthcare Cover Medical Alert Systems?
United Healthcare (UHC) does not cover all medical alert systems but it does offer the Lifeline brand of system at no cost to its Medicare Advantage policy holders... Read more.
MG Mini Lite vs. SOS Micro Review: Same Hardware, Different Price
What if we could save you $255 on a medical alert system, a savings of 32%? That sounds like a good deal, but surely there’s a catch to it, right? Not really.... Read more.
Today’s Senior-Friendly Workforce
In the United States today, a confluence of labor, skill, and knowledge shortages across many industries is prompting a significant shift in workforce dynamics.... Read more.
Technology For a Better Lifestyle As We Age
As the population ages, we see increasingly more technology designed to make the lifestyle of seniors easier. Assistive technology, as this human-helper type of... Read more.
Does Medicare Cover Medical Alert Systems?
Does Medicare Cover Medical Alert Systems? Medicare coverage of personal emergency response systems (PERS) is often a complicated topic. There are some important... Read more.