by Dr. Eliezer (Eli) Lichter | Aug 10, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
Quick Summary Falls are among the leading causes of injury among adults 65 and older, but many falls can be prevented. Risk factors include age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia), postural hypotension, changes in vision and hearing, foot problems, unsafe footwear,...
by Medical Guardian | Aug 8, 2026 | Medical alert blog, Senior Safety
An interview about predictive analytics, the myth of the technophobic senior, and why the future of aging well depends on getting ahead of problems before they start. Key Takeaways Medical Guardian is building three machine learning risk models targeting fall risk,...
by Medical Guardian | Aug 8, 2026 | Medical alert blog, Senior Safety
An interview about how watching a grandmother age alone led to a 600,000-member company, why the $92 billion fall crisis demands a different kind of solution, and what it means to build a healthcare disruptor the slow way. Key Takeaways Geoff Gross founded Medical...
by David Goldberg | Aug 7, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog, Senior Safety
Quick Answer: What is the best senior monitoring system in 2026? After comparing leading elderly monitoring systems (sometimes medical alert systems) across independent testing and user reviews, Medical Guardian ranks as the strongest overall choice for 2026. The...
by David Goldberg | Aug 6, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
Quick Answer: Which fall detection device is best for independent seniors? Medical Guardian is our top overall choice for fall detection because of its range of at-home and on-the-go devices, fast response times, and caregiver connectivity tools. The best fall...
by Dr. Eliezer (Eli) Lichter | Aug 5, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical alert blog
Quick Summary Balance is a skill, and like any skill it responds to practice at any age. Strong clinical research shows that exercises which safely challenge balance lower how often older adults fall by roughly a quarter, and combining several types of exercise, most...
