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Monitoring Services Technology for Home Care

Posted on March 1, 2024 (February 13, 2026) by Ted Gravlin

A smiling older man and a woman sit close together on a couch, looking at a smartphone in the woman’s hand—perhaps exploring monitoring services. She wears a floral blouse, and he wears a blue checkered shirt.

Some people are reluctant to bring technology into their homes, but for Henry B. of Martinsburg, West Virginia, it was a lifesaver. Henry has been using Direct Link ® powered by Aloe Care, a personal emergency response system, or PERS, for five years. One evening, while he ……

Personal Emergency Response Systems Can Ease Your Worries

Posted on August 1, 2016 (February 13, 2026) by Ted Gravlin

An older man with gray hair and glasses sits comfortably in a chair, reading a book with a yellow cover. A red mug rests on the armrest beside him, and sunlight streams through a window in the background.

The first priority of most older Americans is to preserve as much of their independence as they can for as long as they can. For us as caregivers, that means being present enough to offer support without interfering. This can be challenging for some families, as we can’t ……