Life Alert ® handles over two million calls a year, and on average saves at least one life from a potential catastrophic* outcome Every 11 minutes (over 45,000 in 2020). In Life Alert's Monitoring Center, the size of its emergency staff per member is 200% greater than a traditional security company.

Using Life Alert is quite simple. If there's a fall or other emergency, the user simply presses the emergency button, and an alarm sounds and they connect with a Life Alert operator within seconds.

Life Alert company history timeline LifeCall released the first version of these infamous television ads in 1989, which featured an elderly woman identified as “Mrs.

If you just need a friend or family member to stop by, the monitoring center will call them on your behalf. If you need immediate attention, the center will call 911 and dispatch emergency responders.

They can shower, sleep, or work in the yard knowing help is a quick button press away. Medical alert systems are monitored 24/7 and can dispatch family or first responders as needed. They can get the assistance you want and need, even if it won't require medical treatment.

up to 10 years Life Alert batteries can last up to 10 years, compared to a maximum of five days with Medical Guardian. Life Alert's website is cluttered, and the company doesn't provide its prices online.

up to 10 years Life Alert batteries can last up to 10 years, compared to a maximum of five days with Medical Guardian. Life Alert's website is cluttered, and the company doesn't provide its prices online.

No, most medical alert systems do not require Wi-Fi, but some specialized at-home systems do, including Medical Guardian's Home 2.0.

The company was founded in 1987. The company's system consists of a main unit and a small wireless help button that is worn by the user at all times. Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop appeared in commercials for Life Alert starting in 1992, stating that he used one.

Edith Fore Edith Fore (née Edith Americus DeVirgilis; 1916–1997) portrayed Mrs. Fletcher. Although a stuntperson performed the fall itself, Fore said that she created the "I've fallen" line while discussing the accident with LifeCall.

up to 10 years Life Alert batteries can last up to 10 years, compared to a maximum of five days with Medical Guardian. Life Alert's website is cluttered, and the company doesn't provide its prices online.

In the event of a medical, fire or home invasion emergencies, simply press the button on your pendant, bracelet, wireless room button, or base unit. Our dispatcher talks to you, assesses the situation, contacts emergency services and sends help fast, 24/7. Even if you can't speak, we make sure you get help.