by David Goldberg | Sep 10, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
Quick Answer: What Is the Best Medical Alert Alternative? While Medical Alert has a long history in the medical alert industry, other providers may offer better options for seniors who want faster monitoring response, a longer in-home range, or a landline-based...
by Dr. Eliezer (Eli) Lichter | Sep 4, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
The Syracuse University researcher whose dissertation taught older adults to fall on purpose explains what a safe landing looks like, why a relaxed body gets hurt less than a braced one, and how AI is starting to measure falls that happen outside the lab. Key...
by Dr. Eliezer (Eli) Lichter | Sep 2, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
The University of Kansas Medical Center researcher behind the FAlling Safely Training (FAST) trial explains why the next frontier in fall safety is not preventing every fall but teaching people how to land safely when they do fall. Key Takeaways Falls cannot all be...
by Dr. Eliezer (Eli) Lichter | Aug 26, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
The Rio de Janeiro physician whose 10-second balance test traveled the world explains what the test measures, what it cannot prove, and why he thinks the routine physical stops halfway. Key Takeaways The published 10-second balance test is a simplified version of...
by Dr. Eliezer (Eli) Lichter | Aug 14, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
Quick Summary Most falls do not cause serious injury, but the ones that do can hide, so the job in the hours and days after a fall is to watch rather than assume. Call 911 for loss of consciousness, a severe or worsening headache, repeated vomiting, slurred speech,...
by Dr. Eliezer (Eli) Lichter | Aug 14, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
Quick Summary Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death among adults 65 and older in the United States. In 2020, roughly one in four seniors reported falling at least once. In 2021, nearly 39,000 older adults died from an unintentional fall....