Traveling alone can be dangerous, especially if you exercise, shop or commute in the afternoon or evening. According to a study conducted by the United States Department of Justice, most violent ...

Best for: a simple, pendant-based emergency alarm Careline offers a personal alarm aimed at helping elderly people lead independent lives at home and outside, called the SOS GPS Alarm. It uses GPS ...

A BRITISH entrepreneur has launched an 'SOS' service for the elderly which turns any mobile phone into a personal alarm and promises to save families and the NHS millions of pounds a year. My SOS ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

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