Answering All Your Questions About Medical Alert Systems
- Data-backed rankings of every type of medical alert system
- Comprehensive guides on system prices, insurance coverage and more
- Expert-curated information and advice on aging in place safely
We Tested The Best Medical Alert Systems–Here's Our Top 10
Medical alert systems can provide lifesaving assistance in an emergency event, connecting users to dispatchers who can send for he...
Best Medical Alert Bracelets: Tested And Reviewed
For people with mobility challenges, navigating in and around the home safely and confidently is often top of mind. Medical alert...
Best Medical Alert Watches Of 2025, Reviewed By Experts
While traditional medical alert systems typically feature a base unit (to be placed on a countertop) and accompanying pendant or w...
5 Best Medical Alert Necklaces We Tested
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among U.S. adults over the age of 65, according to the Centers for Dise...
Best Medical Alert Systems With Fall Detection Of 2025
Falls are a top concern among older adults and individuals with mobility concerns, and devices designed to detect falls and provid...
MobileHelp Medical Alert System Review (2025)
Whether you have an ongoing medical condition, are at an advanced age or are otherwise medically at risk, having a medical emergen...
How Much Do Medical Alert Systems Cost In 2025?
A medical alert system can provide a meaningful sense of safety and security for older adults who live alone or tend to spend long...
How To Get A Free Medical Alert System
Medical alert devices, often available in the form of bracelets, necklaces and watches, can serve as a crucial tool for people wit...
We Tested The Apple Watch Fall Detection Review: Here's Our Experience (2025)
Falls can result in serious health complications for older adults, such as fractures, head injuries and even death. According to t...
How Do Medical Alert Systems Work? What You Should Know
Approximately 36 million falls are reported among U.S. older adults in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Co...
The Best Life Alert Alternatives In 2025
Falls are a serious health risk for older adults, impacting their health and independence. To help prevent falls, the National Cou...
Forbes Health Expert Advisory Board
Forbes Health’s Medical Alert System content is supported by our Forbes Health Advisory Board. This panel of board-certified, experienced clinicians and practitioners helps to review our articles on medical alert systems and provides unbiased ratings.
Micah J. Eimer, M.D.
Cardiology
Rigved V. Tadwalkar, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P.
Cardiovascular Health
Michelle Routhenstein, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.E, C.D.N.
Cardiovascular Nutrition
Rameen S. Moridzadeh, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Vascular Surgery / Cardiovascular Health
Tariq Hafiz, M.D.
Cardiovascular health
Briana Costello, M.D.
Cardiovascular Health
Sam Setareh, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.C.
Cardiology