Smartwatches promise safety and health peace of mind with sleek designs and ever-expanding sensor capabilities. From fall detection to heart-rate monitoring, these devices increasingly market ...

If you’re caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one, you probably live with a low-level hum of worry. You worry when the phone rings late. You worry when a text goes unanswered. You worry about ...

Independence and freedom are most important—especially for the elderly or the ailing—so choosing the best medical alert system can make a difference between life and death. Medical alert systems are ...

KNOX COUNTY, Ill. — A medical alert activation led deputies to a reported assault in Knox County on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to a ...

A reliable medical alert system can provide peace of mind and independence for adults aging in place, recovering from surgery and more. These systems allow quick access to medical help, friends or ...

FDA has expanded its early alert pilot program to cover all medical devices, according to a September 29 notice. In November 2024, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health launched the ...

The FDA has expanded its Early Alert program to give the healthcare industry earlier visibility into potential high-risk medical device issues. The agency’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health ...

In the United States, people who want to apply for a medical alert dog typically need to identify an accredited organization, check their eligibility, fill out an application form, and attend a ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — EMSA’s Medical Heat Alert has been allowed to expire as cooler temperatures move in Thursday afternoon and over the next several days. The Medical Heat Alert has been active ...

TULSA, Okla. — EMSA said with cooler temperatures expected on Thursday, the latest Medical Heat Alert has expired. Since the Medical Heat Alert was issued on July 9, EMSA medics in the Tulsa area have ...

As loved ones age, safety and independence often go hand in hand to ensure they’re happy and comfortable. Medical alert systems help make this possible by providing devices that give quick access to ...

A medical heat alert is in effect for the Oklahoma City area. EMSA paramedics responded to 7 heat-related illness calls on Tuesday, with 6 people sent to the hospital according to officials. Heat ...