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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.
Walgreens Ready Response system
Medical Alert System Equipment
- Base Station
MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com
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.
Walgreens Ready Response system
Medical Alert System Equipment
- SOS Help Pendant
MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com
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.
Walgreens Ready Response system review
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
MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com
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
MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com
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.
Thank you for watching!
MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com
To compare and find the best medical alert
systems, visit our site at
www.MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com

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Understanding Elderly Medical Alert Systems

  • 1. Understanding Elderly Medical Alert Systems By MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com September 2013
  • 2. Introduction MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com 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. Walgreens Ready Response system
  • 3. Medical Alert System Equipment - Base Station MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com 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. Walgreens Ready Response system
  • 4. Medical Alert System Equipment - SOS Help Pendant MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com 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. Walgreens Ready Response system review
  • 5. How To Use MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com (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.
  • 6. Factors to Consider in Looking for Medical Alert Systems MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com 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.
  • 7. Factors to Consider in Looking for Medical Alert Systems MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com 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.
  • 8. Thank you for watching! MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com To compare and find the best medical alert systems, visit our site at www.MedicalAlertSystemsHQ.com