By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    Medical device classification and development strategies
    Medical device classification and development strategies
    April 5, 2023
    varicose veins
    Varicose Veins Prevention: 3 Lifestyle Changes to Make Right Now
    May 1, 2022
    Things You Should Know Before Buying Golden Teacher Mushrooms Spores
    Things You Should Know Before Buying Golden Teacher Mushrooms Spores
    September 15, 2022
    Latest News
    Beyond Nutrition: Everyday Foods That Support Whole-Body Health
    June 15, 2025
    The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Magnesium Supplements
    June 11, 2025
    The Best Home Remedies for Migraines
    June 5, 2025
    The Hidden Impact Of Stress On Your Body’s Alignment And Balance
    May 22, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Aaron Carroll Defends Retail Clinics
    December 13, 2011
    Health Wonk Review – Opening Day Edition
    September 11, 2017
    Cigarette Warning Labels May Go Up in Smoke
    January 9, 2012
    Latest News
    Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
    July 6, 2025
    Top HIPAA-Compliant Messaging Apps for Healthcare Teams
    June 25, 2025
    When Healthcare Ends, the Legal Process Begins: What Families Should Know About Probate and Medical Estates
    June 20, 2025
    Preventing Contamination In Healthcare Facilities Starts With Hygiene
    June 15, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: 3 Promising New Medical Alert System Technologies To Know About
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Technology > Medical Devices > 3 Promising New Medical Alert System Technologies To Know About
Medical DevicesSenior Care

3 Promising New Medical Alert System Technologies To Know About

Marc
Marc
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

  Medical alert systems have long been associated with senior safety. However, in the last 5 years, medical alert technologies have exploded with new innovations, providing enhanced protection in the event of a fall or medical emergency for seniors. Specifically, the development and integration and or conversion of fall detection, mobile, GPS and smart watches into medical alert devices has dramatically increased the range and quality of protection.

Contents
Automatic Fall DetectionMobile TechnologySmart WatchesConclusion

Automatic Fall Detection

The classic medical alert system, was designed to allow its user to press a help button in the event they fell and no one was around to help. The flaw was that if the user fell and was unable to press the help button due to unconsciousness, injury or inability, help would not be provided. Now most medical alert systems intended for seniors come with an option to include automatic fall detection. Using a combination of accelerometers, processing technology and proprietary algorithms, fall detectors can distinguish between a fall, a stumble or someone sitting down quickly and automatically call for help, when a fall is detected. The technology is so appealing, and the problem of falling so pervasive (nearly one in three adults over the age of 65 fall each year), that even Apple has integrated fall detection technology into its watches. Fall detection has significantly increased the quality of protection medical alert devices offer seniors.

Mobile Technology

One of the limitations of the original medical alert systems, was that it could only be used in a user’s home. With the development of mobile technology, medical alert devices can now protect seniors in and outside their homes, no matter where they are. Cellular technology allows users to call for help and speak to monitoring agents via 2 way speakers in their devices, wherever a signal can be used. Embedded GPS technology allows the monitoring center to identify where the signal is coming from and send help to within feet of the user. As battery lifespan and cellular coverage improve, and devices get smaller, we expect mobile medical alert systems to continue replacing landline based systems at an increasingly rapid pace. Both cellular and GPS technologies have dramatically increased the range of protection medical alert devices offer seniors.

Smart Watches

Interestingly, one of the most prevalent reasons older adults gave for not getting a medical alert system in the first place or for returning it prior to originally intended, was the stigma, discomfort, or poor aesthetics associated with its use. Smart watches hold the promise of expanding the user base from the old and infirm to more active older adults, and to improving compliance and usage of those who get the device. Medical alert devices designed into smart watches, look like regular smart watches, avoiding the stigma of being identified as someone who needs a medical alert device. Moreover, smartwatches tend to be better looking than bulkier mobile medical alert devices, making it less conspicuous, encouraging users to wear their device at all times. Medical alert systems using smart watch technology have the ability to dramatically increase the number of people who use the devices and the usage of those who actually get the device.

More Read

Sensors Offer New Power to Improve Health
Medical Advancement: Innovation to Sports Injuries Treatments
#TEDMED Day Two: The Reinvention Continues
Gain Peace of Mind and More Independence With Medical Alert Systems
Video: Eliminating Barriers To Care Using Technology

Conclusion

We expect the rapid development of mobile, sensor, voice, and artificial intelligence technologies to dramatically alter the medical alert landscape in the coming years. Both seniors and caregivers can expect better protection, more convenience and cheaper prices.

TAGGED:medical alert technologiesmedical alertsmedical technology
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share
By Marc
Follow:
Marc Felgar loves to write about topics related to aging, independent living and senior care. He is also the founder of seniorsafetyreviews.com.

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

9 Lifestyle Tweaks That Can Add Years to Your Life
9 Healthcare Lifestyle Tweaks That can Add Years to Your Life
lifestyle
July 11, 2025
car accident lawsuit
Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
Policy & Law
July 6, 2025
women dental care
What Is a Smile Makeover and How Much Does It Cost?
Dental health
June 30, 2025
HIPAA-Compliant Messaging Apps
Top HIPAA-Compliant Messaging Apps for Healthcare Teams
Global Healthcare Policy & Law Technology
June 25, 2025

You Might also Like

Senior Care

How To Care For Your Aging Parents When They Move In

March 17, 2020

Department of Defense to Seed $500 Million For Companies to Develop Dual Use Technologies-“Collaboration Not Innovation” DOD Can’t Keep Pace With the Iphone

February 18, 2011

Health Care Buzz Today

June 1, 2011
Medical Devices

Sports Medicine: Preventing Sports Injuries With Wearable Sensors

January 29, 2020
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?