In the United States, people who want to apply for a medical alert dog typically need to identify an accredited organization, check their eligibility, fill out an application form, and attend a ...

A medical alert dog is a service dog trained to alert you at the onset of a medical condition, such as a seizure, low blood sugar, or the presence of a food allergen. You’ll have to complete an ...

On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the expansion of its Early Alert program to include all medical devices. This expansion builds on a pilot program that ...

Life Assure structures systems with 24/7 monitoring, which enables a rapid connection to trained professionals during ...

Medical alert systems are vital to helping many older adults maintain their independence. As we age, the added peace of mind and protection a medical alert system can offer are appealing. Plus, they ...

As technology advances at seemingly exponential speed, so do medical alert devices. The best medical alert systems provide more safety for older adults than they did a decade ago. While these ...

KALISPELL, Mont. — Fifty years ago on Sept. 25, the ALERT program, also known as the advanced life-support and emergency rescue team began. ALERT was the second hospital-based air-ambulance program in ...

Macy Alcido is a former writer for Forbes Health, based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed ...