Written by Emily Breaux, Fortune Recommends Writer
Mark your calendars: Black Friday 2024 falls on November 29th. Last year, Black Friday was the most popular day for both in-store and online shopping, with 76.2 million in-store shoppers and 90.6 million online shoppers. (1)
Fortunately, many brands now extend Black Friday deals throughout November and into December. We rounded up the best promotions on hearing aids and medical alert systems to help you shop for essential health and safety products for the holidays.
The best Black Friday deals for seniors
- Medical Guardian: Up to 75% off
- MobileHelp: One free month + 50% off fall detection
- Bay Alarm Medical: 30% off mobile devices + free shipping + free month
- Eargo: Up to $951 off Eargo 7 hearing aids
Medical Guardian: 75% off MGMini
We rated the Medical Guardian MGMini as one of the best medical alert necklaces due to its fast response time when contacting the monitoring center, sensitive fall detection, and lightweight design. Our testers found the necklace comfortable and discreet. Since most medical alert pendants don’t offer much customization, we think users will like choosing their MGMini’s color.
With this deal, you’ll save over $100 on the MGMini equipment fee: $149.95$37.50
Medical Guardian: 50% off all products
Medical Guardian has a device for most lifestyles. The brand offers two at-home systems: MGClassic (landline) and MGHome Cellular (cellular connection). The MGClassic has a 1,300-foot connection between the wearable help button and base station, while the MGHome Cellular has a 1,4000-foot connection—the longest in the industry. Medical Guardian’s two mobile systems and touchscreen medical alert watch work anywhere with cellular service, offering active users a 24/7 connection to the monitoring center.
Most Medical Guardian devices have high one-time equipment on top of the monthly monitoring fees. With this early Black Friday deal, you’ll save nearly $75–$100 on the following:
- MGHome Cellular, MGMini, MGMini Lite:
$149.95$74.98 equipment fee - MGMove:
$199$99.50 equipment fee
Read our Medical Guardian review to get the inside scoop and find out which Medical Guardian option is right for you.
MobileHelp: One free month with an annual plan + 50% off fall detection
The best fall detection devices automatically call for help after detecting a fall. MobileHelp offers optional fall detection for all models except the Classic Landline at-home system. Most medical alert brands provide this safety feature for $10–$11 per month, so MobileHelp’s $5.50 fall detection is an excellent deal. Annual plans also include a free month of monitoring.
Our testers were impressed with the Classic Cellular and Micro’s fall detection accuracy. The Classic Cellular detected all but one of our test falls, while the Micro detected 100% of our test falls. While fall detection doesn’t prevent falls, we recommend this safety feature for those at high risk of falling.
Read our MobileHelp review for further brand information and recommendations.
Bay Alarm Medical: 30% off mobile devices + free shipping + free month
Bay Alarm Medical has consistently made many of our top medical alert reviews due to its variety of devices, reasonable starting prices, caregiver features, and impressive performance during hands-on testing.
When you sign up, you’ll receive free shipping ($12.95) and a free month of monitoring ($29.95–$64.95) on most devices.
Save 30% off the following equipment fees:
- SOS All-in-One:
$199$129 - SOS Smartwatch:
$179$149
Our Bay Alarm Medical review goes in-depth into this top medical alert system brand.
Eargo: Up to $951 off Eargo 7
Eargo 7 is one of the best invisible hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss. At $2,950 per pair, Eargo hearing aids are an expensive OTC option, but they offer a high-quality and comfortable hearing experience. Shop Eargo’s sales throughout November and into December for significant savings on Eargo 7 hearing aids.
Determine whether Eargo hearing aids are right for you by reading our Eargo review.
How to get the best Black Friday deals
We recommend preparing before Black Friday to score the best deals and sales. Use a price tracking tool, such as a website browser plug-in or app, to receive sales notifications and compare prices across multiple websites.
You can also follow your favorite stores on social media and sign up for their email newsletters to get a heads-up on Black Friday deals and promotions.
Remember, most brands don’t limit Black Friday sales to one day—look out for promotions throughout November and even through December.
Black Friday online deals
If you’d rather not spend the day after Thanksgiving crowded outside with other shoppers before the sun’s up, shop Black Friday deals from the comfort of your couch. Major department stores and retailers now offer online Black Friday sales without you stepping into a store.
All Black Friday deals listed here are available online.
Black Friday in-store deals
Most retailers offer both online and in-store deals before, during, and after Black Friday. Shopping in-store may take a bit more preparation and patience, so if you enjoy the Black Friday rush, plan accordingly.
FAQs
When do Black Friday deals start?
Black Friday deals usually start on Black Friday, November 29, 2024, but many retailers offer sales throughout November and into December in preparation for the holiday season.
How long does Black Friday last?
Black Friday 2024 is officially November 29th, but many retailers extend sales before Black Friday and through Cyber Monday.
Our experts
Krista Manning
Krista Manning is an accomplished medical copy editor and fact-checker who stands out in the pharmaceutical, health, and wellness domains. With a meticulous eye for detail and a command of medical language, Krista ensures the accuracy and clarity of content. Beyond her professional expertise, Krista is an advocate for mental health awareness. Recognizing the crucial intersection of psychological and physical well-being, she actively contributes to projects that promote mental health awareness within the healthcare narrative. Krista’s commitment extends beyond the pages she edits, emphasizing the holistic nature of health communication.
Emily Breaux
Emily Breaux
About Author
Emily is a health and wellness writer with a background in marketing and secondary education. She enjoys covering wellness topics that help readers navigate aging, caregiving, sleep, and nutritional health. Emily specializes in medical alert systems and has hand-tested more than 20 devices. Her work has been featured in National Council on Aging, HelpGuide, AgingInPlace.org, and MarketWatch.
Emily is based in New Orleans and enjoys neighborhood walks, practicing yoga, performing in local theatre productions, and finding her next read at the library.
References
- Queue It. 171 Black Friday statistics every retailer needs to know in 2024. Accessed October 28, 2024.