Lively (formerly GreatCall)

Lively (formerly GreatCall) Pros & Cons

About Lively (formerly GreatCall)

Lively (formerly GreatCall) Features

Lively (formerly GreatCall) Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lively (formerly GreatCall)?

Lively (formerly GreatCall, now owned by Best Buy Health) is a senior-focused mobile and medical alert service combining easy-to-use Jitterbug phones (simplified smartphone and flip phone designs aimed at older adults), the Lively Mobile+ wearable medical alert device, Lively Wearable2 smartwatch, and 24/7 Urgent Response staffed by trained agents. Optional add-ons include Care Advocate (a concierge service for healthcare appointments, prescriptions, and benefits navigation), fall detection on s

Who is Lively (formerly GreatCall) best for?

Older adults and family caregivers wanting bundled senior phone + medical alert + 24/7 Urgent Response under a single consumer brand with retail availability Built for direct-to-consumer plus home care / care manager recommendations agencies.

How much does Lively (formerly GreatCall) cost?

Lively (formerly GreatCall) pricing: Device retail pricing plus monthly service plans starting around $25–$40/month, with add-ons for Care Advocate, fall detection, and Urgent Care. Verify current pricing at lively.com.

What are the main features of Lively (formerly GreatCall)?

Key features include: Jitterbug Smart + Jitterbug Flip Senior Phones; Lively Mobile+ Wearable PERS Device; Lively Wearable2 Smartwatch; 24/7 Urgent Response; Fall Detection (Supported Devices); Care Advocate Concierge.

What are alternatives to Lively (formerly GreatCall)?

Top alternatives include LifeLink USA, Connected Caregiver, Artfully Aging (Art Programs), and more. Compare each side-by-side against Lively (formerly GreatCall) on Carezano to find the best fit for your home care agency.

Top Lively (formerly GreatCall) Alternatives

LifeLink USA

Medical alert / PERS with 24/7 monitored response — in-home, smartwatch, and mobile / GPS options with fall detection

Connected Caregiver

Bundled family caregiver platform — smart pillbox, health wearables, fall detection, and caregiver app in one product family

Artfully Aging (Art Programs)

Watercolor + arts engagement for seniors at all levels — therapeutic, accessible art sessions for memory care, AL, and home settings

Sensely (Molly Virtual Nurse)

AI virtual nurse (Molly) for symptom triage + chronic-condition monitoring — conversational voice / chat interface for health plans and providers