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    March 24, 2008 Leave a Comment

    A Look at Medical Alarm Systems

    Medical alarm systems are systems that are designed to help someone get in touch with emergency services if an emergency renders them unable to get to or use the telephone.
    Medical alarm systems are most commonly used by those who are above the age of 65 and want to feel safe while remaining independent in their own homes, rather than having to move to an assisted living facility.

    Medical alarms have some common denominators that are fairly standard no matter what medical alarm system company that you choose to do business with. One key element to medical alarm systems is that there is some sort of portable button that can be carried or worn on your person at all times. When pushed, this button should connect you, hands free, with the monitoring service that connected your medical alert system. Two-way communication should take place between the operator and the customer in order to determine what sort of assistance is needed. This two way communication is facilitated by a voice-box transmitter that is another important piece of equipment that should come with every medical alert system. The operator at the monitoring center then contacts medical services or safety officers, depending on the nature of the distress call.

    Not all medical alarm systems are exactly the same as far as the features that they offer. Some medical alarm systems come with all of the bells and whistles while others come with minimum features but correspondingly have a much more appealing price. For example, some medical alarm system pendant buttons are very small and lightweight, making them more comfortable to wear at all times. Other less expensive medical alarms come with bulkier or later model pieces of equipment. Some transmitters and buttons have long range capabilities. This means that you may be able to step out of your home to check the mail or to do some gardening and you will still be able to send a distress signal. Some companies have been in business for 20 years or more while other are brand new web only businesses . From just these few examples, you can see that although the concepts behind the use of a medical alarm system are simple, choosing which medical alarm system that is right for you is an entirely different challenge all together.

    As you begin to take a closer look at medical alarm systems it is important to ask yourself what features are most important to you. Do you have a budget? Are you willing to spend more in order to get fancy features or a company that has made a name for themselves in the industry? Why are you getting a medical alarm system in the first place? Do you want more than just an operator on the other end of the voice-box that you have in your home? Some medical alarm systems offer the services of nurses (or paramedics) so that you do not have to wait for an emergency to get help, you can be counseled right through your medical alarm system without penalty or additional fees. Write down the specific needs that you have and make sure that you look to find companies that are able to accommodate you specifically. Realize that there may be no such thing as a perfect match, but make sure that you settle for the best medical alarm system that you can possibly afford.

    By taking the time to look into medical alarm systems and to educate yourself on how they work and what features you are most eager to have, you can make a decision that you are confident with and that will allow for you to live an independent and worry-free life while still enjoying the comfort of your own home.

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