Medical alert systems provide seniors who wish to remain independent at home a way of staying safe by connecting them directly to an emergency call center when they press their pendant or wristband button. 
 
Monitored systems connect with a 24/7 monitoring center while unmonitored devices may reach out directly to family or caregivers for care. Both types can communicate with response teams through 2-way speakers located on their bases units. 
It’s Free 
 
Medical alert systems offer both seniors and caregivers peace of mind. Knowing they can get assistance quickly should an accident or health emergency arise gives seniors freedom to live independently while continuing with their daily lives without worrying. 
 
These systems typically consist of a home base station and one or more wearable devices equipped with buttons that can be pushed to contact a monitoring center, such as pendants or bracelets, smartwatches or wall-mounted buttons. Mobile devices with GPS tracking provide additional assistance so the monitoring center knows where its user is at all times. 
 
Medical alert systems typically aren't covered by traditional Medicare (Parts A and B); however, private insurers may cover some or all of the equipment and monthly monitoring fees depending on your plan and insurer. Furthermore, various state aid programs and organizations like AARP often offer discounted devices for members. 
 
Your medical alert system needs to be tested periodically, and one way is by calling customer service. Their representative will walk you through testing it, including performing range tests in various rooms of your house to simulate real life use. Be sure to include showers, bathrooms, basements, and garages when testing as these areas could limit range. 
It’s Easy 
 
Medical alert systems provide you with or your loved ones a lifeline to emergency medical services should they become unconscious or unable to speak, even if this means leaving them unconscious or speechless. While it may not be pleasant to think about, having the appropriate system in place could mean the difference between life and death. 
 
Most medical alert systems include an emergency button for pressing in an emergency situation, two-way communication with the monitoring service, and 24/7 monitoring services. They may be worn as a bracelet or pendant and installed into your home or can even be portable for use on the go; some even include fall detection features that automatically call their monitoring center when hard falls are detected (although many medical alert reviewers have noted this technology's inconsistent performance). 
 
Monitored medical alert systems typically cost $20-30 a month for a base unit with up to four devices and one button. Some medical alert system companies provide free trials or money-back guarantees if customers decide the service isn't suitable within 30 days, although these offers may differ; most typically including costs related to equipment and shipping fees as part of these offers; once cancelled services, most companies return or refurbish equipment and lease it back out; those who wish to retain ownership should explore warranty options available on equipment before cancelling service. 
It’s Fast 
 
Medical alert systems provide peace of mind and allow users to remain independent within their homes, but device options and features differ between companies, making research of all sorts essential. Knowing what features to look out for as well as optimizing it for emergency use are both key parts of being prepared in case an unexpected incident arises. 
 
When selecting a medical alert device, two primary considerations include purchasing either a monitored or unmonitored system and adding fall detection features. Monitored systems connect users directly to a call center which can dispatch emergency services or contact friends and family to check on them; unmonitored systems work similarly but do not connect directly to such centers. 
 
 
Unmonitored systems tend to be less costly but require that wearable help buttons have at least 200-foot range from their base station, as if any interference blocks their signal response will cease, thus necessitating longer signal range. 
 
Medical alert systems can be costly, with upfront equipment costs and activation fees, followed by monthly subscription costs for monitoring. Many companies provide discounts for new customers and additional products such as lockboxes for emergency key storage or an extra help button; other providers track battery life of wearable help buttons automatically and send replacement batteries when their device needs it, while some charge extra or notify users directly when its time for an upgrade. 
It’s Convenient 
 
Medical alert systems offer extra peace of mind to you and your family, offering extra layer of security with every sleep. Operating like a wearable button that triggers a base station that connects to a 24/7 monitoring center with trained professionals who decide the appropriate response based on situation - be it reaching out to contacts you provide, emergency services or connecting the device unintentionally by mistake - they offer peace of mind you need not worry. If accidentally trigger the device accidentally you can inform them it was false alarm. 
 
There are various medical alert systems available, from mobile devices that can be worn with you on the go to home-based systems that operate over landlines or cellular networks. Many companies also provide add-ons like lock boxes that hold keys for your house that emergency responders can open with a code to access, while some even provide smartwatches which track activity and communicate directly with their base station. 
 
ive fallen and i can get up Selecting a device that best meets both your lifestyle and budget requirements is of utmost importance. Some companies provide HSA/FSA accounts as payment alternatives to help keep costs down; others offer discounts and sales such as free months when paying annually. Most medical alert companies charge both an initial setup fee and ongoing monitoring fees as well as replacement button costs that generally last three years (some companies automatically send replacement buttons before it runs out, others notify users). 

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