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Lively Reimagines Medical Alert Devices with New Safety Watch; Brings Relief to Families and Helps Seniors Stay Active and Independent

“The next generation of personal emergency response products have the potential to function as the de facto consumer technology device for older adults who want to manage their health and wellness as well as feel safer,” said Harry Wang, Director, Health & Mobile Product Research at Parks Associates. “Innovative solutions also will recruit support among caregivers as they improve the ways they’re able to monitor their family members and, more specifically ensure that they can get timely help when it’s needed. Companies such as Lively are truly fueling a revolution to give consumers a more appealing and potentially more effective choice.”

From the press release "Lively Reimagines Medical Alert Devices with New Safety Watch; Brings Relief to Families and Helps Seniors Stay Active and Independent."

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