Understanding
Elderly Medical Alert Systems
By MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com
September 2013
Introduction
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The elderly living on their own often make use of electronic
medical alert systems with monitoring services. Help is given once
the owner asks for assistance after connecting to the response
center.
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Medical Alert System Equipment - Base Station
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A base station that connects to a working phone line. Senior
users can speak with a trained dispatcher who will reach out for
help on their behalf. The dispatcher could contact local emergency
services or someone on the user's contact list. Both parties will
also have clear communication.
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Medical Alert System Equipment - SOS Help Pendant
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An SOS help button to be worn around the neck or wrist. Users
will find the lightweight pendants comfortable to use. They are
water resistant and can be worn in the shower or bath. The
batteries last multiple years, so there is little hassle in
recharging batteries.
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How To Use
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(A) To ask for aid, the medical alert system user will press the
SOS or help button.(B) The company representative will speak with
you and check what type of assistance you need.(C) Help services
will be arranged for the user after the representative assesses the
situation.
Factors to Consider in Looking for Medical Alert
Systems
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Company Background - Find a reputable company with numerous
years or more of experience in the industry. Find out about the
level of training undertaken by their dispatchers. Check out the
reviews and their BBB rating, if any.
Monitoring Services Having 24/7 round the clock monitoring in
critical. Find out what type of monitoring services are offered.
Additional services like CO2 or Fire/Smoke monitoring and mobile
monitoring can be helpful.
Factors to Consider in Looking for Medical Alert
Systems
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Pricing - Pricing averages $25 to $35 for a good quality, basic
system. If you are asked to pay more, compare and shop around.
Contracts - Contracts should best not be long-term, so you can
cancel at any time.
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