010 – Interview: Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults

April 21, 2016
010 – Interview: Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults
Better Health While Aging
010 – Interview: Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults

Apr 21 2016 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with Richard Caro, PhD, a co-founder of Tech-Enhanced Life, who recently spent several months testing out wearable medical alert systems. They discuss:

Related Resource Featured in Podcast Episode:

Additional Notes on this Topic:

Although we don’t discuss it in depth in the episode, Consumer Reports did publish an article on medical alert systems in June 2014 (updated July 2015). Dr. K feels that the report itself is short and overall not as useful as the Tech-Enhanced Life selection guide. However, she likes the fact that there are over 60 comments, sharing information regarding customer service, contracts, and other aspects of the service.

To reach Richard Caro regarding Tech-Enhanced Life and/or the PERS guide: You can email [email protected] or see their contact page here.

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