Medical Guardian Offers Mom's Meals® Benefit to Help Members Recover at Home and Prevent Hospital Readmission

PHILADELPHIA, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Guardian, a leader in medical alert technology and remote monitoring, and Mom's Meals, a leading comprehensive food as medicine solutions provider, are bringing targeted recovery support to aging adults recently discharged from the hospital.

Through this new benefit, Medical Guardian will cover the cost of Mom's Meals for its private-pay members who are recovering at home after a hospitalization resulting from an emergency dispatch through their medical alert device. These medically tailored meals are developed by registered dietitians and professional chefs to meet a range of dietary needs, including diabetes, heart disease, renal conditions, and gluten intolerance. The meals are packaged for convenient storage in the refrigerator for at least 14 days from delivery; ready to heat, eat and enjoy in minutes to promote independence, ease, and dignity during recovery.

These meals are delivered directly to members' homes and are part of Medical Guardian's broader commitment to holistic, wraparound care that supports members before, during, and after a medical event.

"The support someone receives after they leave the hospital often determines whether they return in the days that follow," said Geoff Gross, Founder and CEO of Medical Guardian. "That's why this benefit is so meaningful. We're not just responding to emergencies—we're helping members stay independent and recover with strength and dignity by removing one of the largest barriers to healing: access to nutritious food at home when they need it most."

Hospital readmissions remain a major challenge for healthcare systems, particularly among older adults. Malnutrition is a key contributor—patients who are malnourished during hospitalization are 54% more likely to be readmitted within 30 days [AHRQ/MQii]. Despite its impact, up to half of hospitalized patients are at risk for malnutrition, yet it often goes unnoticed and untreated [JAMDA].

As part of Medical Guardian's ongoing member engagement and care, the company's Wellness Team checks in on members following a hospital stay. For those eligible, the team will assist in redeeming the covered meal benefit, walking members through how to select their meals and schedule delivery either online or by phone. This proactive support helps reduce friction during a vulnerable time, ensuring members can access the care and nourishment they need to recover.

This benefit reflects a growing understanding that recovery doesn't end when a hospital stay does—it continues at home, where the right support can make all the difference. By combining responsive emergency technology with personalized nutrition from Mom's Meals, Medical Guardian is bridging the gap from crisis response to proactive recovery—redefining what it means to support aging adults, one meal and one member at a time.

About Medical Guardian
Founded in 2005 and based in Philadelphia, Medical Guardian is a leader in digital health and safety solutions, empowering over 625,000 aging adults to live independently and safely. The company delivers 24/7 protection through Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS), Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), and Engagement Services. With a 93% customer satisfaction rate, a 4.7+ star rating on Google Reviews, and an 83 Net Promoter Score, Medical Guardian is recognized for its commitment to safety and service. Named the Top Medical Alert Device in 2025 by NCOA and Forbes Health, the company continues to lead the way in aging-in-place technology. Learn more at www.medicalguardian.com.

About Mom's Meals
Mom's Meals is a leading provider of comprehensive food as medicine solutions with published improved health outcomes that drive lasting change. This includes fully prepared, refrigerated, medically tailored home-delivered meals delivered to any address nationwide, shelf-stable meals, oral nutritional supplements, produce and pantry boxes, nutritional education, nutritional counseling, other forms of nutrition support and personalized engagement. These solutions are provided through Medicaid or Medicare Advantage health plan benefits or for direct purchase. At Mom's Meals, our mission is to improve lives through better nutrition at home through our long-term care, condition management, post-discharge and nutrition insecurity programs. For more information, visit www.momsmeals.com.

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SOURCE Medical Guardian