Medical alert systems come in many different forms, but they all have the same purpose: to protect yourself or a loved one in case of a medical emergency.
They are most commonly used by seniors who are afraid of falling down, or having an accident and not being able to get help.
If there is an accident, and you are wearing a medical alert button, you can press it for immediate assistance. The button will automatically alert a monitoring center and put a trained medical specialist on the line to talk you through the emergency and send you the appropriate help.
A basic medical alert system consists of 2 different components: a necklace/bracelet and an electronic receiver, which is connected directly to your home phone line. There are a variety of different brands available, which can vary considerably in terms of quality, durability, battery life and transmission range from the base unit.
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Now that you know what a medical alert system is, you can browse our specific product reviews or see the answers to the most frequently asked questions about medical alert systems.
