Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen twice during the ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any monitored medical alert devices that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen twice during the past year but ...

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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 ...