How to Buy a Medical Alarm or Alert

by Contributing Writer

Overview

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional falls threaten the health and independence of adults over 65. If you have a loved one who lives alone and is at risk of suffering a fall or injury, a medical alert system can save his or her life. A medical alert system is a way for disabled or elderly people to get medical help in the event of an emergency such as a fall, a heart attack or stroke. Most systems consist of a small unit that is worn as a necklace or a bracelet. The unit is a wireless, two-way communication device with an alert button. When the alert button is pressed, the injured person will be connected to a medical team that can speak to the injured person, view his location, evaluate the situation and alert the appropriate people.

Step 1

Purchase the Ready Response Medical Alert System at Walgreens. The medical-alert system comes with a lifetime warranty and provides monitoring 24 hours per day. The system includes a voice console, an activator to be worn around the wrist or neck, and an activator to mount in the bathroom. To order the Ready Response system, call the toll-free number on the Walgreens Ready Response website.
Step 2

Order a LifeStation Medical Alert System. LifeStation offers a 30-day money-back trial, free shipping and a discount for seniors. The system includes a medical-alarm console and a waterproof help button that can be worn around the wrist or neck or attached to a belt. LifeStation can be ordered online or by calling the company's toll-free number.
Step 3

Subscribe to ADT's Companion Service, a two-way voice-response system that will connect you to ADT in the event of a medical emergency (see resources). To purchase the Companion Service, visit ADT's website and fill out the form, or call the number listed at the bottom of the website.

Overview