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Best Medical Alert Systems of 2024, Reviewed and Tested by Tech Experts

Bay Alarm Medical is our top pick for our best medical alert systems list thanks to its affordable prices, caregiver mobile app, and robust features.

Taylor Shuman Linda Schlenker
Taylor Shuman
Taylor Shuman
Who is Taylor Shuman?
As SeniorLiving.org’s tech expert and editor, Taylor has years of experience reviewing products and services for seniors. She is passionate about breaking down stigmas related to seniors and technology. She loves finding innovative ways to teach seniors about products and… Learn More
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Linda Schlenker
Linda Schlenker
Who is Linda Schlenker?
Linda earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University and has assisted 10,000+ seniors throughout her 25-year career. She specializes in home health care and fall prevention for seniors and has nearly three decades of experience recommending medical… Learn More
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Our Methodology

After hours of hands-on testing and research, our medical alert experts chose the best medical alert systems for seniors.

300
Hours of Research
20
Products Tested
6
Experts Consulted
10
Products Selected

After hours of hands-on testing and research, our medical alert experts chose the best medical alert systems for seniors.

Learn More
300
Hours of Research
20
Products Tested
6
Experts Consulted
10
Products Selected
Tested and reviewed by real people
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Citations
  1. National Insitute on Aging (NIA). (2022). Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention.

  2. Australasian Journal on Ageing. (2008). Brief Report: Personal emergency alarms: What impact do they have on older people's lives?.

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Facts About Falls.

Written By:
Taylor Shuman
Senior Tech Expert & Editor
As SeniorLiving.org’s tech expert and editor, Taylor has years of experience reviewing products and services for seniors. She is passionate about breaking down stigmas related to seniors and technology. She loves finding innovative ways to teach seniors about products and… Learn More About Taylor Shuman
Reviewed By:
Linda Schlenker
Occupational Therapist
Linda earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University and has assisted 10,000+ seniors throughout her 25-year career. She specializes in home health care and fall prevention for seniors and has nearly three decades of experience recommending medical… Learn More About Linda Schlenker