5 stylish safety devices that reclaim independence

"I've fallen and I can't get up!"

You might remember this phrase from the dramatic and poorly produced medical alert infomercials targeted towards the elderly in the 1980s and '90s. 

While the statement lives on in pop culture history, the device itself won't be remembered for its fashion-forward aesthetic. The bulky beige remote control hung from customers' necks by a cheesy ball chain necklace — a look any stylish client would hesitate to wear.

Thankfully, the wearable tech market has come a long way since then. 

As safety continues to be a concern for women, children, senior citizens, people of different abilities, and those at risk, many are longing for stylish and discrete gadgets to help keep them safe. Read more...