Is anyone working on a new and improved medical alert system for older folks in the US? What's out there now seems expensive for what the services are. And the services feel a little used car salesman-like.<p>I live in a rural area and so relying on a mobile phone is not necessarily the best option AND landlines are common here.<p>Thoughts? Suggestions?<p>Thanks!
My understanding is that the alert services run on cellular networks anyway.<p>It sounds like you'd need something that either connects either to wifi or the landline. It would also have to be small enough to be carried by the elderly person all the time, as well as have great battery life.<p>Does that sound right?<p>For some elderly people, voice-activated home assistants throughout the house might be a good option. There are no concerns about connectivity, batteries, or remembering to carry them around.