Medical alert devices help older adults keep living at home by connecting them to help during the hours when family and caregivers can’t be there. Laura Aiello, Vice President of Business Development at LifeStation, joins host Tiffany Robinson to explain how these devices work, how to choose one that fits daily life, and what family and professional caregivers can do to help a loved one or client enjoy greater independence with the help of a little technology.

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What you’ll learn in this episode

• How medical alert devices support aging in place longer
• What happens after a medical alert device is activated, including when a call goes to a nurse triage line instead of emergency services
• What Medicaid covers in most states, and how some Medicare Advantage plans offer coverage as well
• How to raise the topic with a parent through casual conversation over time

Additional resources:

• Laura Aiello: Connect with Laura on LinkedIn and follow her work in medical alert technology and aging in place.
• LifeStation: Learn about LifeStation’s in-home and mobile medical alert devices, fall detection, and monitoring services.

Featured Guest

Laura Aiello is Vice President of Business Development at LifeStation, a provider of medical alert monitoring and telehealth services. She has spent more than a decade in the medical alert industry, working with health plans, hospitals, and healthcare providers to help older adults live safely and independently at home. Laura is also a family caregiver for her father-in-law, and that experience shapes how she works with members and their families.

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About the Host

Tiffany Robinson is a passionate advocate for caregiver education. As the host of ComForConnections, she brings warmth, insight, and a deep understanding of the caregiving experience to every episode.