Comparing NAVIVA™ to other Personal Emergency Support Systems.

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Stepping stone path

Customer question/capability Apple
AirTag		 NAVIVA
by MedicAlert		 Other mobile
PERS products
Location technology   Uses Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband, and the Find My network; not GPS built into the device   GPS + cellular + Wi-Fi assist   Common on mobile PERS devices, but location technology varies 

Locate-now capability
for caregivers/responders 

 Item location through the
Find My app

  Included   May be available depending on
device, app, provider, or plan 

Geofencing /
wandering-risk alerts

  Not designed for safety geofencing or wandering-risk support   Included   May be limited, optional, add-on dependent, or not available 
User-set location
refresh interval 		  Network-dependent and not designed as a monitored safety feature   Included   Availability varies and may not
always be publicly stated 
Last-known location
when battery is low 		  Network-dependent   Included   Availability varies; some products may provide battery alerts or last-known location features 
Cellular connectivity   Not applicable   Included   May depend on provider, device, or subscription plan 
Canada + U.S. coverage   Not a monitored safety service; functionality depends on Apple ecosystem and network availability   Included   Coverage varies by provider, network, device, and plan 
Water resistance   Water resistant   Water resistant   Varies by device 
Battery life   Coin-cell battery;  
varies by use		  Up to 6 days
depending on usage 		  Varies by device and usage 
Anti-removal /
wearcompliance support 		 No  Available through smartwatch strap locking option   Not typical or varies by device 
Health/activity features  No  Motion/inactivity alerts; smartwatch includes heart rate and steps   Varies by device; may be limited or add-on dependent 
Integration with MedicAlert ID
and managed health record 		 No Yes  Generally not available in the same integrated MedicAlert model 
Built and supported as a
safety system 		 No Yes  Generally yes, though scope, monitoring, caregiver tools, and service model vary 

FEATURES Included with
NAVIVA by
MedicAlert		 Apple
AirTag		 Lifeline®
(On the Go)		 TELUS® Health
Medical Alert		 Galaxy®
Medical Alert
24/7 monitored
response centre
Two-way voice
on device



(hands free)
Automatic fall
detection
SOS if user can't
press button
GPS + cellular
+ Wi-Fi assist
Locate-now
(caregiver/responder)
Multiple safe zones
(geofencing)
Cellular
included
Canada & US
coverage
Bilingual response
(EN/FR)
check mark
Included
plan dependant
Plan or device dependent
not available
Not available

Some personal emergency response providers offer select capabilities depending on device and service plan.

NAVIVA includes the capabilities highlighted above in the NAVIVA Pendant and NAVIVA Watch.

Apple AirTag Disclosure

Apple AirTag is designed to help locate personal items such as keys, bags, or luggage. AirTag is not a medical device and does not provide emergency response or monitoring. Apple includes anti-stalking and safety features and states AirTag is intended for locating items, not people.

Trademark Acknowledgements

MedicAlert® is a registered trademark and service mark of MedicAlert Foundation United States Inc., used under license in Canada. NAVIVA™ is a trademark of Canadian Medic-Alert Foundation Inc. Apple®, AirTag®, and Find My® are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

NAVIVA works quietly in the background —
supporting your independence while ensuring
help is available when it matters.

All NAVIVA data is securely stored in Canada.









NAVIVA works quietly in the background — supporting your independence while ensuring help is available when it matters.

All NAVIVA data is securely stored in Canada.

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