I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

More than 27% of U.S. adults over age 60 live alone, according to research by the Pew Research Center. That estimate is expected to rise as more baby boomers reach retirement age. “Many older adults ...

Medicare doesn’t cover medical alert systems, but you may find coverage with certain Medicare Advantage plans. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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 ...

As your parents get older, their safety and well-being become your primary concern. It is hard to be there physically, no matter how hard you try. This is where a home medical alert system is handy.

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...