STAAR Alert Partners with WellCare Today to Launch Next-Generation HealthAssist® Smartwatch for Active Seniors
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
New Premium Samsung LTE Smartwatch Combines Advanced Medical Alert Features and Clinical Remote Patient Monitoring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MUNHALL, PA — June 15, 2026 — STAAR Alert, a leader in personal emergency response systems (PERS), today announced a strategic partnership with WellCare Today to launch the HealthAssist® Smartwatch. Combining the medical alert security that families trust with the styling of a premium
Samsung Galaxy LTE 44mm wearable, the new product line provides active seniors with protection without the traditional "medical alert" stigma.
The launch addresses a growing demand among independent, mobile seniors who reject traditional neck pendants but require a robust safety net. Operating independently via its own built-in LTE cellular connection, the HealthAssist watch allows users to go for walks, travel, or garden without needing to carry a smartphone or remain near a home base station.
"Our mission has always been to support independence," said Zach Nigrelli Chief Operations Officer for STAAR Alert. "Partnering with WellCare Today allows us to deliver an elegant, proactive solution. Active seniors get a modern, everyday smartwatch, while their families gain total peace of mind through continuous vital monitoring and automatic emergency response."
The HealthAssist Smartwatch is launching with one tailored subscription option:
Level One Gold Plan: Designed for family and caregiver protection. The watch tracks vitals including heart rate, ECG, skin temperature, and sleep patterns. If a metric falls outside a safe range, designated caregivers are alerted instantly with the exact details. It features 30-minute GPS location updates, automatic fall detection, and a one-press emergency SOS call button.
The new product offering and subscription plan is available immediately. Seniors and caregivers can learn more about features, view plans, or guide their primary care physicians on how to participate by visiting the newly launched dedicated product page: https://www.staaralert.com/healthassistsmartwatch.
About STAAR Alert
STAAR Alert (An Automated Security Alert Company) is a premier provider of medical alert monitoring and personal emergency response systems based in Munhall, Pennsylvania. For over a generation, STAAR Alert has provided cutting-edge solutions that enable individuals to remain in their own homes safely while keeping families, caregivers, and medical professionals connected.
About WellCare Today
WellCare Today is a pioneer in digital health wearable technology and proactive wellness platforms. Through its proprietary HealthAssist® and HealthAlert software integration, WellCare Today bridges the gap between everyday consumer wearables and clinical remote patient monitoring.
Media Contact:
STAAR Alert Press Relations
3500 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120
Phone: 1-800-338-7114
Website: https://www.staaralert.com
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