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Medical alert devices in Nova Scotia

Choose a Holo Alert device, shipped free across Nova Scotia

Pick the one you will actually wear. We ship it free, ready to go.

  • One press for help, and automatic fall detection if you cannot press
  • Answered by a live Canadian care team, 24 hours a day
  • From $49.95 a month, free shipping, 10-day risk-free guarantee
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Why this matters

One of the oldest populations in the country, living close to the coast

More Nova Scotians are staying in the homes and neighbourhoods they chose years ago.

22.6%

Share of Nova Scotia's population aged 65 and over, among the highest in Canada

215,325

Nova Scotians aged 65 and over counted in the most recent census

28%

Share of rural Nova Scotia residents aged 65 and over, compared with 20% in urban communities

What matters most after a fall is how fast help arrives.

92%

Help under 1 hour

When help arrives within an hour, outcomes improve dramatically.

47%

1 to 3 hours

Longer waits significantly reduce the chance of a positive outcome.

25%

3 to 4 hours

Extended time without help can lead to serious complications.

Holo Alert connects you to a live care team member in moments, not hours. That is the entire point.

Sources: Statistics Canada population estimates, July 2025; Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. Response-window figures reflect industry research on emergency response outcomes.

How it works

When you need us, here is exactly what happens

Three steps. Moments, not hours.

01

You press the button. Or you do not have to.

One press calls for help from anywhere in Canada. And if you fall and cannot press it, automatic fall detection calls for you.

02

A live care team member answers through the device.

A real person in our Canadian response centre speaks with you in moments, confirms what you need, and stays with you.

03

The right help is on the way.

Emergency services, a neighbour, or your family. Our team sends the right help to your location and notifies your emergency contacts.

All of this, from $49.95/month

Choose your device

Free shipping across Nova Scotia

Choose Your Device

All include fall detection, 24/7 Dartmouth-based monitoring, and free shipping.

Holo Pro medical alert device

Holo Pro

Lightweight pendant with instant access to help at the press of a button. Simple to wear, simple to use.

$49.95/mo+ $89.97 device fee
  • Automatic fall detection
  • Neck-worn, with waist accessory
  • Location services for faster response
  • 7-10 day battery life
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Most popular
Holo Mini medical alert device

Holo Mini

Compact wrist-worn device with the same safety features for those who prefer a watch-style form factor.

$54.95/mo+ $119.97 device fee
  • Automatic fall detection
  • Comfortable wrist-worn design
  • Location services for faster response
  • Lightweight and discreet
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Holo Active medical alert device

Holo Active

Full smartwatch with 1.83" touchscreen, fall detection, and two-way voice for safety and independence.

$59.95/mo+ $149.97 device fee
  • Automatic fall detection
  • Smartwatch style with touchscreen
  • Location services for faster response
  • Steps and heart rate tracking
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Not sure which is right? Call 1-888-445-0192 and a care team member will help you choose.

What is included

One plan. Everything included.

No add-ons required. No surprise fees.

Typical provider

$74.98+/moplus $49.98+ upfront

With Holo Alert

$49.95/mo

About $1.67 a day. No long-term contract.

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01

Your wearable device

Lightweight, water-resistant, and designed for all-day comfort

02

24/7 Canadian monitoring

Live care team members in our response centre, day and night

03

Automatic fall detection

Alerts our team even if you cannot press the button. Many providers charge $10 to $15 a month extra for this; we never do

04

Two-way voice

Speak directly with a care team member through the device

05

Location services

Helps our team find you faster when you are away from home

06

Free shipping across Canada

Your device arrives at your door at no extra cost

07

Simple guided setup

We walk you through everything so it is ready in minutes

08

10-day risk-free guarantee

Full refund if it is not right for you

Local support

Nova Scotia programs worth knowing about

Provincial supports that help people stay in their own homes. Holo Alert is not affiliated with any of them, and eligibility is decided by the Government of Nova Scotia.

01

Home Care (Continuing Care)

Nova Scotia's Continuing Care program provides nursing, personal care, respite and essential home support in a person's own home. A Continuing Care coordinator assesses what is needed and arranges the services the person qualifies for.

Nova Scotia residents with a valid Health Card and an assessed need for home care services may be eligible.

Government of Nova Scotia
02

Home Repair and Accessibility Program

Provides up to $18,000 toward eligible home repairs and up to $16,000 toward eligible accessibility upgrades, such as ramps and bathroom changes, so people can keep living in the house they are already in.

Homeowners who occupy the home and whose gross household income falls under the program limits may be eligible; accessibility funding requires a resident senior or person with a disability who needs the upgrade to stay at home.

Government of Nova Scotia
03

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Rebates half of the previous year's municipal residential property taxes, up to $800, for eligible senior homeowners with lower incomes.

Homeowners named on the property title who paid their municipal residential property taxes in full and qualify for the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement or GIS Allowance may be eligible.

Government of Nova Scotia
04

Home Oxygen Services Program

Provides home oxygen therapy services to Nova Scotians who medically require long term or palliative oxygen, with an annual reassessment by a designated physician.

Nova Scotians with a valid Health Card, a physician referral, a qualifying chronic respiratory condition and a suitable home environment for oxygen use may be eligible.

Government of Nova Scotia

Program details and eligibility change over time; confirm with each program directly. Holo Alert is independent and not affiliated with these programs.

Made for Nova Scotia

Choosing a device and getting it to your door in Nova Scotia

Holo Alert comes in pendant, wrist and watch styles, and the right one usually comes down to how you like to wear things. The Holo Pro is a light pendant with fall detection always on and a caregiver app for family who live away. The Holo Mini sits on the wrist and is the smallest of them, with a lanyard and belt clip available if you would rather not wear it there. The Holo Active looks like an ordinary watch and adds heart rate and body temperature readings.

Ordering takes a few minutes. Shipping is free to every Nova Scotia address, from Yarmouth to Sydney to the side roads off Highway 104, and the device arrives ready to wear. There is nothing to install, no base station to find an outlet for, and no technician visit to schedule. Every device is water resistant enough for the shower and charges on a small magnetic cradle overnight, the way a phone does.

When the button is pressed, a care team member in Canada answers through the device itself. Fall detection places that call automatically if a hard fall registers. Plans start at $49.95 a month, and the first ten days are risk free, so you can wear it through an ordinary week before you decide anything.

  • Free shipping to every Nova Scotia address, rural routes included
  • Pendant, wrist or watch styles, whichever suits you
  • Fall detection included on every plan, at no extra charge
  • Shower safe, with a magnetic charger that lives on the nightstand
  • 10-day risk-free guarantee on every order
Living independently in Nova Scotia with Holo Alert

Built for Nova Scotia

What comes with every Holo Alert plan in Nova Scotia

Everything a medical alert should do, wherever your day takes you.

Fall detection on every plan

Included at no extra charge on each device. If a hard fall registers, the call goes out on its own. It does not catch every fall, so press the button whenever you can.

Talk through the device itself

Two-way voice means you speak with a Canadian care team member from wherever you are standing, without reaching for a phone.

Free shipping across the province

Every order ships free to any Nova Scotia address, and the device arrives ready to wear with no installation and no technician visit.

Ten days to change your mind

Wear it through a normal week. If it is not right, return it in original condition inside the 10-day window for a full refund.

Caregiver app on the Holo Pro

Family can see location, receive alerts and ring the device, which is useful when the closest relative is a long drive up the 102.

Watch styles with health readings

The Holo Active pairs heart rate and body temperature with the SOS button, on a device that reads as a regular smartwatch.

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What our customers are saying

Real reviews from real families.

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Teresa Armstrong

an hour ago

Loving the service provided by Halo for their support of a new Halo Mini - easy to reach a person to determine the best product, swift delivery with l...

Doug L

a week ago

Really good service. Setup was a snap. Charge, test, you are done. They also contacted me to make me aware of the watches function and features, as ...

Suzanne Aubin

a week ago

Karly is a joy to communicate with. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the products and services.

Laurie Bruder

a week ago

Very informative, friendly to deal with. Holo Alert is easy to set up. No landline needed.

What changes

Three things that happen with Holo Alert

The difference is felt, not just seen.

A woman reading comfortably at home while wearing her Holo Alert pendant

You feel safe on your own

Confidence, quietly restored.

At home by the fire or out for a morning walk, help is one press away. You keep your routines without second-guessing every step.

A grandmother reading with her grandchild on the patio while wearing her pendant

Your family worries less

More connection, less anxiety.

They know a live care team member is on standby around the clock. Fewer anxious check-in calls, more time enjoying being together.

A woman walking confidently along a tree-lined autumn path

You stay independent, longer

Your home. Your terms.

The right support at the right time lets you keep living in your own home. Walk the neighbourhood, tend the garden, visit friends.

A couple walking together through autumn colours in a Canadian neighbourhood

One system. Total protection.

Your wearable. Our care team. Working together, around the clock.

Peace of mind, built in.

From order to protected

Here is what happens when you order

Ready out of the box. We handle the rest with you.

1

Choose your device

Pick the device that fits your lifestyle. We program and configure it for you before it leaves our facility.

2

We ship it ready to go

Your device arrives at your door with free shipping across Canada. It is already set up and charged.

3

We call to walk you through it

Our care team calls you to run a live test together, answer your questions, and make sure you feel comfortable.

4

You are protected

Wear it and live your life. Our care team is on standby 24/7, and we are always a phone call away.

Backed by an award-winning response team

2026 and 2022

TMA Monitoring Center of the Year

Recognized by The Monitoring Association for excellence in emergency response.

2025

CHS Company of the Year

Awarded for outstanding service in the Canadian health and safety industry.

Certified

UL/ULC Listed

Our monitoring centres meet the highest North American safety and reliability standards.

Common hesitations

If you are thinking "not yet", read this first

Every customer started with one of these.

I am still active. I do not need one yet.

Most falls happen to active people doing everyday things. One in three seniors falls each year, and most did not see it coming. Holo Alert is like a seatbelt: you wear it hoping you never need it, and it is already there if you do.

The best time to get protected is before you need it.

I do not want to wear something that looks medical.

Neither do our customers. The Holo Active looks like a modern smartwatch, and the Holo Pro pendant is small enough to tuck under a shirt. No one has to know unless you tell them.

Protection that looks like a watch, not a warning label.

My phone already has fall detection.

A phone is not built for emergencies. It needs daily charging, it can be out of reach, and it calls 911 rather than a trained care team member who knows your situation and who to contact. Holo Alert works on its own, with a single press or an automatic alert.

A phone across the room is not a safety plan.

It is probably complicated to set up.

Your device arrives programmed, charged, and ready to wear. Then our care team calls you to run a live test together and answer every question. Most people are fully set up in about five minutes.

If you can open a box, you can set up Holo Alert.

Real Stories

Hear from Families Like Yours

Hear from families who chose peace of mind.

"It was a good experience. The agents where very pleasant and easy to understand."

Gérald Fontaine

Manitoba, Canada

"Works good loud and clear happy have unit since starting winter falls are more likely to happen and get help"

Al Hardy

Saskatchewan, Canada

"I am so thankful that i received the Holo device fall detector. I feel much more secure now."

Bonnie Tegenkamp

Alberta, Canada

"It was a good experience. The agents where very pleasant and easy to understand."

Gérald Fontaine

Manitoba, Canada

"Works good loud and clear happy have unit since starting winter falls are more likely to happen and get help"

Al Hardy

Saskatchewan, Canada

"I am so thankful that i received the Holo device fall detector. I feel much more secure now."

Bonnie Tegenkamp

Alberta, Canada

"It was a good experience. The agents where very pleasant and easy to understand."

Gérald Fontaine

Manitoba, Canada

"Works good loud and clear happy have unit since starting winter falls are more likely to happen and get help"

Al Hardy

Saskatchewan, Canada

"I am so thankful that i received the Holo device fall detector. I feel much more secure now."

Bonnie Tegenkamp

Alberta, Canada

"It was a good experience. The agents where very pleasant and easy to understand."

Gérald Fontaine

Manitoba, Canada

"Works good loud and clear happy have unit since starting winter falls are more likely to happen and get help"

Al Hardy

Saskatchewan, Canada

"I am so thankful that i received the Holo device fall detector. I feel much more secure now."

Bonnie Tegenkamp

Alberta, Canada

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Zero risk

Try Holo Alert risk-free for 10 days

No hassle. No hard feelings.

We know this is a personal decision, and we want you to feel completely confident. Order Holo Alert and try it for 10 days. If it is not the right fit for any reason, contact our care team and we will arrange a full refund.

Choose your device

10-day risk-free guarantee

Full refund within the trial period

No long-term contract required

Free return shipping

Simple return process

Friendly Canadian support

FAQ

Questions from Nova Scotia families, answered

Everything you need to know before you decide.

Shipping is free anywhere in the province, including Cape Breton, the South Shore and rural routes. Delivery timing depends on the carrier and how far off the highway you are, so a care team member can give you a realistic window when you order. Your 10-day risk-free period starts once the device is in your hands.

Yes, anywhere there is wireless coverage, because the connection travels with the device rather than sitting in the house. Some parts of the province have thin or no cellular service, and in those spots the device cannot reach anyone. Give a care team member the addresses you spend time at and they will tell you honestly whether it is a good fit before you order.

A medical alert system can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones if you're concerned about getting help during an emergency. It's especially beneficial if you live alone, have a history of falls, take medications that affect balance, have mobility issues, or chronic health conditions. Medical alert systems are also valuable if you want to maintain your independence while ensuring help is always available at the touch of a button. If you're worried about your safety or your family has expressed concerns about you living alone, a medical alert system is a smart investment that can help you stay safe and independent in your own home.

No, you don't need a landline or wifi for Holo Alert systems. Our devices use cellular technology and work anywhere with 4G LTE coverage across Canada. This means you stay protected whether you're at home, in your garden, or out in the community. The cellular connection is built right into the device, so there's no need for a home phone line or internet connection. This gives you the freedom to live independently while staying connected to help 24/7.

The best medical alert systems in Canada offer reliable 24/7 monitoring, fall detection, GPS tracking, and cellular connectivity without requiring a landline. Key features to look for include waterproof design, two-way communication, North American-based monitoring centers, and nationwide cellular coverage. Holo Alert offers both the Holo Pro (with advanced fall detection and up to 7-day battery life) and Holo Mini (compact emergency alert device) designed specifically for Canadian seniors. When choosing a system, consider battery life, coverage area, monthly costs, and whether the device works both at home and on-the-go across Canada.

Yes, Holo Alert systems work in rural areas across Canada. Our devices use 4G LTE cellular networks to provide reliable coverage in most rural locations where you have cell phone service. Since we don't require landlines or wifi, you can stay protected even in remote areas. However, cellular coverage can vary by location and carrier. We recommend checking the cellular coverage in your specific area, and our team can help verify service availability before you order. If you have cell phone service at your location, Holo Alert will likely work for you.

No worries! Accidental button presses happen and it's actually a good way to test that your system is working properly. Simply tell the monitoring specialist that it was an accidental press when they answer your call. Our trained operators understand that false alarms occur and will quickly verify that you're okay. There's no penalty or extra charge for accidental activations. We'd rather you press the button when you don't need help than hesitate to use it during a real emergency.

Medical alert systems use built-in sensors called accelerometers to detect sudden changes in movement that indicate a fall. When a fall is detected, the device automatically connects you to our 24/7 monitoring center within seconds. You can also manually activate the system anytime by pressing the help button. Our specialists can assess your situation through the device's two-way speaker and send help if needed. You can cancel false alarms if you're okay. While highly accurate, we recommend always pressing your help button manually when you need assistance.

Still have a question? Call 1-888-445-0192 and a care team member will answer it.

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Fall detection does not detect all falls. Gradual slides, slow collapses, or certain movements may not trigger an alert. Customers should press the SOS button manually if able.

Location accuracy varies and may be affected by network availability, indoor environments, and other factors.

Holo Alert does not replace 911 or emergency medical services.

Monthly plans are billed month to month with no contract or cancellation fee. Annual plans are billed for the full year upfront at a reduced rate and include a free device. Annual plans are non-refundable after the 10-day risk-free guarantee period. Both plan types are covered by the 10-day risk-free guarantee when you first sign up.

Statistics cited reflect publicly available Canadian public health data and industry research on falls among older adults and emergency response outcomes; sources are noted alongside each figure. Government program details change over time and should be confirmed with each program directly.

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