Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Falling is often a painful and frightening experience, especially when one is elderly and lives alone. According to the Centers for ...

Long-standing reputation Pendant batteries last up to 10 years on the mobile unit U.S.-based, TMA Five Diamond certified call center Medical Guardian and Life Alert are two of the industry’s most well ...

Life Alert and Medical Guardian are two of the most expensive medical alert systems. Life Alert and Medial Guardian both offer on-the-go plans. Both companies offer 24/7 monitoring that connects you ...

Life Alert was founded in 1987, making it one of the first personal emergency response companies in the United States. The company’s systems have a base hub and a help button that can be worn around ...

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Life Alert and other PERS allow a person at home to push a button to call for help when in trouble. The costs of PERS usually involve the initial installation charge and a monthly monitoring fee.