The Best Medical Alert Systems for Seniors

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Feb 3

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four older adults falls every year, and 20 percent of those falls are serious, resulting in a broken bone, head trauma or the similar injury. Seniors who experience a fall double their chance of experiencing another fall in the future. Unfortunately, the risk of falling can’t be completely avoided, so it’s crucial to provide immediate help and assistance if and when a fall happens.

This is where home medical alert systems can be invaluable. These devices allow seniors to retain their independence at home and in their communities, while minimizing the risk of further injury or death from falling being unable to receive immediate help.

While there are many quality, above-board companies in the home medical alert industry, there are also those that are overpriced, misleading or profiting from hidden fees. We’ve created this review to shed light on the top home medical alert options so that seniors and their loved ones can easily choose a reputable and affordable home medical alert company that works for them.

Key Insights

In addition to finding a company that’s transparent (no hidden fees), affordable, and offers great customer service, some of the most important features to look for in a system including the following.

Waterproof Devices: It’s very important to ensure that whatever devices you or your loved one will be wearing are waterproof since the bathroom is one of the most common places for seniors to experience falls.

Fall Detection Available: While fall detection technology is not 100 percent reliable, those at higher risk of falling (such as older adults who are diabetic or have mobility issues) should consider this potentially life-saving technology.

Location Monitoring: Caregivers of seniors with memory issues (such as Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia) can especially benefit from this technology, which allows you to locate a loved one wearing their mobile medical alert device.

Mobile Help Button: When shopping for a medical alert system, look for one that allows you to stow the mobile base unit and wear a smaller pendant or wristband, rather than having to wear a heavy all-in-one unit around your neck.