Savvy Senior: How to Choose a Medical Alert System

Dear Savvy Senior,

I am interested in getting my mom, who lives alone, a medical alert system with a wearable pendant button that will let her call for help if she falls or has a medical emergency. What can you tell me to help me choose one?

Too Many Choices

Dear Too Many,

A good medical alert system is an effective and affordable tool that can help keep your mom safe and living in her own home lo...