| Medical alarms, sometimes referred to as medical | | | | center, or it will automatically dial the list of |
| alert systems, are essentially tiny personal | | | | emergency contacts you have stored on the alarm |
| emergency medical devices that are monitored 24 | | | | system. If no answer is received on the other end, |
| hours a day, seven days a week. The purpose of | | | | system will continue to dial the emergency numbers, |
| these miracle devices is to provide protection for | | | | and resort to contacting 911 if necessary. |
| seniors and those in ill health or a weakened state. If | | | | Most alert systems include certain basic features, |
| your loved one experiences a medical emergency, | | | | including two-way communication between you and |
| the monitoring system provided by medical alarms | | | | the emergency response center. Most medical alarm |
| makes it possible to reach help immediately and | | | | systems operate with the use of wireless technology |
| easily. | | | | so that communication can be established as quickly |
| A medical alert device is usually wireless and small - a | | | | as possible. |
| modern-age medical alarm is small enough to be worn | | | | Emergency auto dialers are another feature to seek |
| as a necklace, pendant, watch, on a key chain, or as | | | | out when shopping for medical alarm systems. |
| a medical alert bracelet. Most of these devices, such | | | | Systems with this option allow you to program |
| as a medical alert necklace, are waterproof as well, | | | | numbers into the alert system, including those of |
| ensuring the person wearing it won't unintentionally | | | | family, friends, doctors, neighbors, and anyone else |
| cause damage. | | | | you need. |
| Seniors enjoy a wide breadth of benefits from | | | | A bio-monitoring alarm system is another excellent |
| wearing a medical alarm. For one, medical alert | | | | feature to consider. When a system has this feature, |
| devices allow seniors to live a fully independent life | | | | the device monitors heart rate, blood pressure, |
| without sacrificing a sense of safety. Providing | | | | breathing, and other bodily functions. |
| security and instant access to emergency services, a | | | | Medical pagers built into a systems are an added |
| medical alarm can do wonders in improving the life of | | | | feature for day-to-day living that reminds seniors |
| your aging loved ones. | | | | when to take their medication. When medical alarm |
| These systems are easy to set up and use - all you | | | | systems are equipped with an extra feature such as |
| need is a reliable phone line in the residence so that | | | | this, you can rest assured knowing your loved one is |
| the alarm can contact the appropriate services if and | | | | truly protected. Systems installed with MedicAlert add |
| when they are required. Seniors usually wear the | | | | even more protection, as a system with this feature |
| device to ensure they have access to help at all | | | | can identify a patient and their known health |
| times. Working through a wireless connection to the | | | | problems. Medical alarm systems have come a long |
| telephone line and emergency console, a medical | | | | way over the years. And with medical alert devices |
| alarm allows for the ultimate in flexibility, as the | | | | making strides each year, you can be sure the |
| console can be installed anywhere within the home. | | | | devices of the future will be even more advanced. |
| How does the system work? Simply put, a medical | | | | A senior medical alarm is about more than just |
| alarm system dives into action when the person | | | | convenience - it is about freedom, independence, and |
| wearing the device presses the emergency button in | | | | peace of mind. These devices make it easier for your |
| the event of a problem. This activates the medical | | | | loved ones and yourself to feel secure. A medical |
| alert system wirelessly and sends information to the | | | | alert device acts as a lifeline that could save |
| console. At this point the system is instructed to | | | | someone you love in an emergency situation. |
| either contact the company's 24 hour response | | | | |