Weighing Home Safety Alarms Against Wearable Emergency Support
When thinking about staying safe at home, many people first picture a fixed home safety alarm system. These are the wall-mounted units or pendant-style devices that work within a certain range of a base station. They have been a staple for years, especially for older adults or those living alone. But the way we think about personal safety is shifting. Wearable devices that go with you wherever you are now offer a different kind of protection, one that is not tied to a single