Is it a Medical Alarm or a Medical Alert?

What is the difference between a Medical Alert and a Medical Alarm?

Our Medical Alarms or Medical Alerts will call the paramedics, not just help them once they arrive!

The answer is that they are one in the same. Both Medical Alarms and Medical Alerts are systems for Seniors to call help during an emergency. Medical Alerts, however, also refer to a type of jewellery worn around the wrist to alert the EMS of conditions like diabetes or Alzheimers. Other Medical Alert Jewellery services include a numberfor EMS to call to learn more about the pateint and to notify the family. While we do not sell the jewellery, our Medical Alert Systems can do much more than a simple jewelery.

That is because our Medical Alarms will call fo the paramedics, not just help them when they arrive.

For a long time I have felt that people, no matter what their age, should have a reliable method of contacting emergency help. This was dramatically proven when my active 95 year old sister-in-law, living alone, 3000 miles away, sustained a fall in her home. She was able to use her “First Alert” by pressing the button that automatically alerted a designated neighbor to call for an ambulance. It was fortunate that she was taken to a hospital quickly, where it was found that she had bleeding and edema in her brain. Without the rapid delivery of care she might not have survived. I would urge people, living alone, to have one of these medical devices to be used in the event of a medical emergency.

– Helen B. Canin Berkeley, California

5 Warning Signs for Seniors with Falling Risks

1. Loss of balance – A loss of balance occurs before a fall. If you are having a hard time balancing then you should start using a walking aide like a walker.
2. Problems with discerning distance - Eye sight problems occur commonly in seniors. These may make it difficult to balance properly and to tell how far away a tripping hazard is.
3. Muscle weakness - Losing muscle in the legs is particularly problematic. Exercise may help regain lost muscles.
4. Glaucoma - This common eye problem may make it difficult to see properly.
5. Previous falls - The best indicator that a senior will fall in the future is if they have fallen in the past. This may be a sign that more intensive care is required, or maybe a medical alarm will suite the seniors needs best.

If you think it is time for you or your loved one to get a medical alarm, call us today. We offer great service at an affordable monthly rate.