Medical alert systems connect you with help in the event of a fall or other emergency. Medical alert devices are available as at-home systems or on-the-go wearables, monitored or unmonitored, and traditional or specialized. Some systems include a wearable help button and a base unit, and some have wall-mounted options.

What are medical alert devices used for?

• Many doctors may encourage seniors to wear portable monitors to check on their blood pressure, heart rate, or other medical conditions.
• These devices not only keep the doctor informed but also relay crucial information to caretakers.

Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc. is a nationwide American company, with headquarters in Encino, California, which provides services that help elderly contact emergency services.

Life Alert Mobile Pressing the button contacts Life Alert's monitoring center so they can dispatch emergency services to the user's exact location. Life Alert also offers mobile services for regular phones and smartphones.

The system uses the cell tower your phone is connected to. When an alert is triggered, all towers in the area will broadcast the alert. To do this the Government does not need to know the specific location or personal data on your device.

Do I need Wi-Fi or a cell phone to use a medical alert system? No. Most medical alert systems connect to cellular data. You don't need a cell phone, Wi-Fi, or internet for the device to work.

During an emergency, you would press the Life Alert button to connect to a 24/7 monitoring center. Monitoring center staff will speak with you through the device speaker to assess the situation and dispatch emergency responders to your location.

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).

GPS technology Separate services provided by Life Alert include a monitor with GPS technology that can be worn to alert for emergencies outside the home, as well as extra help buttons that can alert for emergencies from rooms in your home that might be out of range for the primary monitoring service.

The target audience is currently those with older family members that live alone.

WHY YOU NEED AN ALERT SYSTEM

• Emergency Notification. Fast messaging matters most in an urgent situation.
• Routine Messaging. We know that not all communication needs are critical.
• Employee Communication and Interaction. Alerts Made Easy unifies you with your team.

Life Alert Overview All HELP button options work the same way: pressing the button alerts the emergency call center and dispatches authorities. The Life Alert HELP button includes batteries with a 10-year lifespan, as well as a backup battery in the base station that's good for up to 72 hours.